#003E54 Hex Color
Steady Dark Navy for Serious Design
Deep-sea water at dusk comes close to this shade. #003e54 is a dark, muted navy with a slight teal undertone, and its low saturation keeps the mood steady and serious. That makes it a strong dominant base for finance, security, and nautical design. White text reaches about 11.6:1 contrast on top, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #003e54
What is #003e54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003e54 is rgb(0, 62, 84), in HSL hsl(196, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 100%, 26%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #003e54?
Muted navy like #003e54 pairs well with warm terracotta and soft coral, which bring out its cool undertone. For quieter palettes, dusty sage and warm sand keep the mood subdued.
Is #003e54 readable on white or black?
#003e54 has a 11.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.