#003C87 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #003c87 is a cool blue with a clear, authoritative presence rather than a muted navy feel. Its depth supports finance, security, government, healthcare, and corporate interfaces, especially as a dominant background with white text. The hex code #003c87 pairs well with burgundy or warm gray for formal branding. White text reaches about 10.5:1 contrast here.
Questions about #003c87
What is #003c87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003c87 is rgb(0, 60, 135), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 56%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #003c87?
#003c87 pairs well with burgundy and warm gray, which add warmth and formality without competing with its saturated blue depth, while white provides a clean high-contrast accent for text, icons, borders, or small interface controls.
Is #003c87 warm or cool?
#003c87 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue base has little visible red or yellow warmth, giving it a clear, disciplined presence rather than the softened character of a muted navy.
Does #003c87 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #003c87 has about a 10.5:1 contrast ratio, which comfortably clears WCAG AA thresholds for normal and large text when the color is used as a solid background.
Where does #003c87 work best?
Its dark, saturated blue works especially well for finance, security, government, healthcare, and corporate interfaces, where a stable, authoritative background can support white text and clear hierarchy without the muted feel of a traditional navy.
Is #003c87 readable on white or black?
#003c87 has a 10.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.