#004181 Hex Color
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#004181 is a deep, authoritative blue with heavy saturation that leans into a serious, professional character. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it functions best as a dominant base for corporate branding or high-contrast UI backgrounds. White text creates a sharp, legible pairing on this shade. The hex code for this cool, stable blue is #004181.
Questions about #004181
What is #004181 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004181 is rgb(0, 65, 129), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 49%.
What colors complement #004181 in a palette?
This deep blue pairs naturally with soft warm accents like peach or terracotta to create visual balance. For a more corporate aesthetic, combine it with crisp silver or warm off-white tones to maintain a professional, high-contrast look.
Is #004181 readable on white or black?
#004181 has a 10.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.