#003896 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This deep, authoritative blue carries a serious weight useful for corporate branding and professional UI backgrounds. As a high-contrast base, the hex code #003896 remains perfectly legible with white text overlays. It pairs well with metallic accents like gold or silver for a premium feel. Learn more about what colors make blue to understand the pigment intensity behind this solid shade.
Questions about #003896
What is #003896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003896 is rgb(0, 56, 150), in HSL hsl(218, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 63%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #003896?
This deep blue balances well against metallic accents like gold or silver for a premium feel. It also works as a solid foundation when paired with neutral light gray backgrounds to keep your design professional and clean.
Is #003896 readable on white or black?
#003896 has a 10.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.