#00479D Hex Color
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#00479d is a saturated, authoritative blue that leans heavily into corporate and professional aesthetics. It provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or branding where legibility is paramount. Because of its deep pigment, pair this hex code with warm, muted metallics or creams to soften the intensity. It serves best as a dominant foundation for serious, data-driven design systems.
Questions about #00479d
What is #00479d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00479d is rgb(0, 71, 157), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 55%, 0%, 38%.
Which colors pair effectively with #00479d in UI design?
Pair #00479d with creams or warm greys to soften its intense, technical character. These neutral counterparts balance the pigment's inherent coolness, preventing the design from feeling overly sterile while maintaining the professional authority required for data-heavy applications.
Is #00479d suitable for text against a white background?
Yes, #00479d offers high contrast and strong legibility when placed against a pure white background. It meets standard accessibility requirements for readability, making it a reliable choice for primary buttons, headers, or active navigation elements within a digital interface.
Is #00479d readable on white or black?
#00479d has a 8.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.