#0044A5 Hex Color

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This deep, saturated blue carries an air of authority and professional stability. With high contrast, #0044a5 functions best as a dominant base for corporate branding or clean UI backgrounds. While it pairs naturally with crisp white text, try using it alongside soft copper accents to add warmth to its inherent coldness. The hex code for this serious, authoritative blue is #0044a5.

Questions about #0044a5

What is #0044a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0044a5 is rgb(0, 68, 165), in HSL hsl(215, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 59%, 0%, 35%.
What colors complement #0044a5?
#0044a5 pairs beautifully with copper or gold accents because the warm metallic tones balance its inherent, icy professionalism. For a strictly neutral look, stick to crisp whites or light grays, which allow the blue to stand out without visual clutter.
Is #0044a5 readable on white or black?
#0044a5 has a 8.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.