#00385D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #00385d is a blue with a slight teal undertone and a serious, shadowed character. Its low lightness supports security, authority, and trust in finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI or dark-mode background; white text remains highly legible. The hex code is #00385d.
Questions about #00385d
What is #00385d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00385d is rgb(0, 56, 93), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 40%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #00385d?
#00385d pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and gold accents, creating readable contrast while balancing its cool, shadowed base across interfaces, branding, editorial layouts, and dashboards.
Does #00385d read as warm or cool?
#00385d reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel dominates, while a slight teal undertone keeps it from feeling purely navy and its low lightness adds a serious, authoritative mood.
Is #00385d readable on white or black?
#00385d has a 12.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.