#00386C Hex Color
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Darker than most navy, the hex code #00386c is a dim, muted blue that reads steady and serious. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for finance, government, or nautical designs, and it fits dark mode interfaces well. White text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with burgundy or muted brass, or push it darker by mixing black into your palette.
Questions about #00386c
What is #00386c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00386c is rgb(0, 56, 108), in HSL hsl(209, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 48%, 0%, 58%.
What text color works best on #00386c?
White text works best on #00386c, reaching about 11.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Light tints of the color itself also hold up, but mid-tone blues will fail for small text.
What colors pair well with #00386c?
Burgundy and muted brass both flatter #00386c, adding warmth that pure white or gray pairings lack. For a softer scheme, try desaturated teal or a dusty coral accent at around 10% of the palette.
Is #00386c readable on white or black?
#00386c has a 11.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.