#0035AD Hex Color
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#0035ad is a saturated, authoritative navy that carries significant visual weight. Its deep chroma makes it an excellent choice for corporate UI backgrounds, especially when paired with white text for maximum readability, reaching a 9.9:1 contrast ratio. If you are learning what colors make blue, note that this specific hex code, #0035ad, avoids the muddy appearance often found in darker tones.
Questions about #0035ad
What is #0035ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0035ad is rgb(0, 53, 173), in HSL hsl(222, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 100%, 69%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #0035ad?
Pair #0035ad with crisp neutrals like off-white or light gray to maximize its authoritative presence. For a more vibrant scheme, consider using complementary orange or golden yellow tones, which naturally balance the deep intensity of this saturated navy hue.
Is #0035ad readable on white or black?
#0035ad has a 9.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.