#003E96 Hex Color
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Far brighter than most navy shades, #003e96 is a deep blue with a strong saturated core. It earns its keep as a dominant base in finance, tech, and corporate branding, where white text clears WCAG AA at roughly 9.9:1 contrast. Pair it with warm amber or muted gold accents, since large flat areas can otherwise read cold and flat.
Questions about #003e96
What is #003e96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003e96 is rgb(0, 62, 150), in HSL hsl(215, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 59%, 0%, 41%.
What text color works best on #003e96?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 9.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA minimum for body text. Dark text on this shade fails readability, so stick with white or near-white type.
What colors pair well with #003e96?
Warm accents like amber or muted gold keep this navy from feeling cold, while soft gray neutrals work for supporting tones. Avoid pairing it with bright cyan, which flattens its depth.
Is #003e96 readable on white or black?
#003e96 has a 9.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.