#003B75 Hex Color
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This dark, ink-heavy navy creates an air of authoritative seriousness. Because it is highly saturated and cool-toned, #003b75 works best as a dominant 60% base for corporate or financial UI designs. It maintains excellent readability with white text, offering an 11.2:1 contrast ratio that satisfies strict accessibility standards. Use it to establish stability in tech or government branding where confidence is the priority.
Questions about #003b75
What is #003b75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003b75 is rgb(0, 59, 117), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #003b75 for a balanced palette?
To create a sophisticated, modern look, pair #003b75 with a clean off-white or a soft light gray to maintain its professional edge. For accent colors that feel balanced, consider integrating muted, warm tones like a desaturated goldenrod to provide a subtle visual pop against the heavy blue background.
Is #003b75 readable on white or black?
#003b75 has a 11.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.