#004182 Hex Color
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Navy with a bright, almost cobalt edge. The hex code #004182 sits deep and cool, reading as steady and authoritative, which suits finance sites, government portals, and corporate branding. It works best as a dominant base color; white text hits about 10.1:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with burgundy or warm copper for a richer palette than the usual gray. Browse other shades of blue for lighter alternatives.
Questions about #004182
What is #004182 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004182 is rgb(0, 65, 130), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #004182?
Warm copper, burgundy, and muted gold all flatter #004182, since their warmth offsets its cool depth. For a cleaner look, pair it with soft gray and off-white neutrals instead of pure white.
Is #004182 readable on white or black?
#004182 has a 10.10:1 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.