#003A70 Hex Color
Authoritative deep blue for professional design
#003a70 is a deep, authoritative blue that works well for professional corporate designs. Because this tone is so dark, white text remains highly legible against it with an 11.4:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code for UI backgrounds in finance or security apps where you need stability and trust. Avoid pairing it with other dark shades, as it can quickly lose definition.
Questions about #003a70
What is #003a70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003a70 is rgb(0, 58, 112), in HSL hsl(209, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 48%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #003a70 for a balanced design?
#003a70 pairs effectively with warm neutrals or metallic accents like gold or silver to create a sense of prestige. Because this blue is so dark and saturated, adding lighter, desaturated grays helps maintain visual balance without overwhelming the interface.
Is #003a70 readable on white or black?
#003a70 has a 11.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.