#003B82 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated navy carries a heavy and formal presence. Because it is quite dark, #003b82 serves best as a dominant base color for corporate or tech interfaces, grounding layouts with authority. White text provides excellent readability against it, maintaining an accessibility ratio of 10.8:1. For a sophisticated palette, pair this hex code with muted golds or creams to soften its stark, professional edge.
Questions about #003b82
What is #003b82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003b82 is rgb(0, 59, 130), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 55%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #003b82?
This deep navy functions best when balanced by muted golds, warm creams, or soft greys to cut its stark, professional intensity. These pairings prevent the layout from appearing too heavy while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast aesthetic suitable for corporate branding.
Is #003b82 readable on white or black?
#003b82 has a 10.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.