#0043AB Hex Color
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Close to cobalt but darker, this deep blue reads steady and serious. Its low lightness suits finance, government, and tech branding, and it holds up as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text on #0043ab reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 needed for body copy. For building related shades, see what colors make blue.
Questions about #0043ab
What is #0043ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0043ab is rgb(0, 67, 171), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 100%, 61%, 0%, 33%.
What text color works best on #0043ab?
White text works best on #0043ab, reaching about 8.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. Dark text fails on this background, so keep foregrounds light.
What colors pair well with #0043ab?
Warm golds and amber lift #0043ab without clashing, since yellow-orange sits opposite it on the color wheel. Muted terracotta also works for softer, less corporate palettes.
Is #0043ab readable on white or black?
#0043ab has a 8.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.