#0036C9 Hex Color
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#0036c9 is a saturated, dark blue with a clean, cool character and strong visual weight. It suggests reliability and control, making it effective for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant UI or background color with white text, which reaches about 8.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #0036c9.
Questions about #0036c9
What is #0036c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0036c9 is rgb(0, 54, 201), in HSL hsl(224, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 100%, 73%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #0036c9?
#0036c9 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and warm orange accents, creating readable contrast while balancing its strong blue presence across interfaces, layouts, and brand palettes without overpowering key content.
Does #0036c9 look warm or cool?
#0036c9 reads as a cool, saturated blue because its blue channel strongly outweighs its red and green values, giving digital interfaces and print layouts a controlled, dependable, high-focus feel overall.
Is #0036c9 readable on white or black?
#0036c9 has a 8.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.