#003882 Hex Color
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#003882 is a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly muted character. Its depth suggests trust, authority, and security, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and corporate interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #003882.
Questions about #003882
What is #003882 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003882 is rgb(0, 56, 130), in HSL hsl(214, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 57%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #003882 in a design?
#003882 pairs well with warm neutrals, subdued golden accents, and restrained red accents because they offset its cool, dark base without weakening its authority. Reserve warmer tones for buttons, highlights, or small graphic details rather than large competing areas.
Is #003882 readable on white or black?
#003882 has a 11.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.