#00477B Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Serious and authoritative, #00477b functions as a grounded base for corporate branding and professional UI designs. This deep, unsaturated blue feels stable rather than energetic. It provides excellent legibility for white text, boasting a 9.6:1 contrast ratio that meets WCAG standards for body text. Use this hex code as a moody, reliable alternative to standard navy when you need a cooler, more clinical aesthetic.
Questions about #00477b
What is #00477b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00477b is rgb(0, 71, 123), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 100%, 42%, 0%, 52%.
Where does #00477b work best in user interface design?
#00477b excels as a primary brand color or a foundational element for navigation bars and professional UI components. Its high contrast ratio against white text makes it an exceptionally legible, safe choice for body content and interface buttons.
Is #00477b considered a warm or cool blue?
#00477b is a cool, clinical blue with strong grounding properties. It lacks the energetic vibrancy of azure or sky blue, feeling much more stable, authoritative, and reserved, which helps it serve as a neutral anchor in complex color palettes.
Is #00477b readable on white or black?
#00477b has a 9.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.