#0040A3 Hex Color
An authoritative, grounded, and saturated blue
This dark, saturated shade of blue feels authoritative and grounded. Because of its density, it works best as a primary branding color or a strong background anchor for corporate or technology designs. White text provides excellent readability against it. For a sophisticated palette, pair #0040a3 with crisp greys rather than black. The hex code for this deep blue is #0040a3.
Questions about #0040a3
What is #0040a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0040a3 is rgb(0, 64, 163), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 61%, 0%, 36%.
Which colors complement #0040a3?
This deep blue #0040a3 feels most sophisticated when paired with crisp charcoal or soft silver tones rather than stark black. These neutral pairings emphasize the professional, reliable nature of the blue without overwhelming its inherent saturation.
Is #0040a3 suitable for text-heavy designs?
Because #0040a3 is a very dark and saturated hue, it provides excellent contrast for white or light-colored text, making it a reliable choice for accessible corporate interfaces. Always test the specific contrast ratio against your chosen background to ensure readability for all users.
Is #0040a3 readable on white or black?
#0040a3 has a 9.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.