#0044B9 Hex Color
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Not quite navy, though it leans that way, #0044b9 is a deep blue with a cold, weighty feel. The hex code works as a dominant base in dark interfaces, finance branding, and security design. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 8.3:1 contrast. Pair it with amber or coral so layouts don’t turn flat.
Questions about #0044b9
What is #0044b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0044b9 is rgb(0, 68, 185), in HSL hsl(218, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 100%, 63%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #0044b9?
Warm accents like terracotta, amber, and coral make #0044b9 feel richer than the standard white-on-blue combo. For a cooler palette, use slate gray or pale cyan as supporting tones.
Is #0044b9 readable on white or black?
#0044b9 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.