#0038AE Hex Color
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#0038ae is a saturated, cool blue with a dark value that gives layouts a serious, controlled feel. Use it as a dominant UI or corporate background, pairing it with burgundy or warm white for contrast. White text reaches about 9.6:1 contrast on this color, supporting readable body copy. The hex code for this deep blue is #0038ae. See similar blue shades.
Questions about #0038ae
What is #0038ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0038ae is rgb(0, 56, 174), in HSL hsl(221, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 100%, 68%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #0038ae?
Burgundy and warm white pair especially well with #0038ae, balancing its cool depth with warmth and light; pale neutrals also keep the combination clean, while brighter accents should be used sparingly to preserve its controlled, professional feel.
Where does #0038ae work best?
Use #0038ae for navigation bars, dashboard surfaces, buttons, and corporate layouts when you want a serious, controlled mood. Its dark value gives interfaces visual weight, while warm-white spacing or lighter supporting colors can prevent large areas from feeling heavy.
Is #0038ae readable on white or black?
#0038ae has a 9.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.