#0038A0 Hex Color
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Think deep cobalt, a few steps from navy. #0038a0 is a dark, cool blue that reads steady and authoritative, which explains its pull in finance, law enforcement, and corporate design. White text passes contrast on it at about 10.1:1, so it holds up behind small type. Pair it with burgundy or warm gold for a richer look than the usual gray. If you want to build on it, learn what colors make blue first.
Questions about #0038a0
What is #0038a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0038a0 is rgb(0, 56, 160), in HSL hsl(219, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 65%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #0038a0?
Burgundy and warm gold both look richer with #0038a0 than the standard gray pairing. For a sharper scheme, try a muted coral accent or a pale sand neutral.
Is #0038a0 readable on white or black?
#0038a0 has a 10.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.