#0039A6 Hex Color
Serious Navy with Corporate Weight
Close to the blue of a police uniform or a cold sea at dusk, #0039a6 is a saturated navy that reads serious and steady. Its depth makes it a strong dominant base for corporate branding, finance, and formal design, though fine text can get lost at small sizes. White type sits well on top, with contrast near 9.8:1. For context on how colors like this are built, see what colors make blue.
Questions about #0039a6
What is #0039a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0039a6 is rgb(0, 57, 166), in HSL hsl(219, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 66%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #0039a6?
Warm grays, burgundy, and cream flatter this navy better than the obvious lighter blues. A mustard or brass accent also works, since the warmth offsets the color's cool, formal edge.
Is #0039a6 readable on white or black?
#0039a6 has a 9.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.