#003865 Hex Color
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This dark, muted blue projects authority and serious professionalism. Because it is highly unsaturated, #003865 provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI backgrounds. It avoids the harshness of pure black while maintaining a moody, corporate weight. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or severe. The hex code for this shade is #003865.
Questions about #003865
What is #003865 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003865 is rgb(0, 56, 101), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 100%, 45%, 0%, 60%.
Why is #003865 effective for corporate user interfaces?
#003865 works well in professional interfaces because it balances the authority of black with a deep, authoritative blue that is easier on the eyes. It ensures high readability for text-heavy layouts while appearing less severe than pure dark grey.
What colors pair well with #003865 to soften its appearance?
Is #003865 readable on white or black?
#003865 has a 11.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.