#00437A Hex Color
Deep Navy Built for Authority
Dark and muted, #00437a is a navy blue that leans serious rather than lively. Its low lightness and cool undertone suit corporate branding, finance, and nautical design where authority matters. White text reads at about 10.1:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays legible. Pair it with warm gold or burgundy accents to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #00437a
What is #00437a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00437a is rgb(0, 67, 122), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 100%, 45%, 0%, 52%.
What text color works best on #00437a?
White text is the safest choice, reading at about 10.1:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 threshold for WCAG AA body text. Pale blue tints also stay readable.
What colors pair well with #00437a?
Is #00437a readable on white or black?
#00437a has a 10.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.