Soulstone Blue
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Soulstone Blue is a deep, saturated shade with a cool and serious temperament. As a dominant base, #0047ab works effectively for professional tech or finance brands requiring high readability. White text pops clearly against this background, offering excellent accessibility. Avoid using it in small, thin typefaces where the weight can cause the lettering to blur against darker surroundings.
Questions about Soulstone Blue
What is the hex code for Soulstone Blue?
Soulstone Blue is #0047ab. In RGB that is rgb(0, 71, 171), in HSL hsl(215, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 100%, 58%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair best with Soulstone Blue?
Soulstone Blue works effectively with crisp neutrals like white or light gray to maximize its natural readability. To add visual energy without clashing, consider pairing it with a muted terracotta or a soft, warm cream accent.
Is #0047ab suitable for website text?
While #0047ab is excellent as a background color, it is best avoided for small or thin typography. The weight of the saturation can cause letterforms to blur against darker surroundings, so use it sparingly for headlines rather than long-form body text.
Is Soulstone Blue readable on white or black?
Soulstone Blue has a 8.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.