#0047B3 Hex Color
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#0047b3 is a deep, saturated blue that commands attention without feeling aggressive. It works effectively as a dominant base for corporate tech or financial branding, offering high legibility. White text against this hex code creates excellent contrast, reaching an 8.2:1 ratio for clear readability. Avoid pairing it with lighter, muted tones, as it can easily overpower them in a design layout.
Questions about #0047b3
What is #0047b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0047b3 is rgb(0, 71, 179), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 100%, 60%, 0%, 30%.
Is #0047b3 a warm or cool blue tone?
#0047b3 is a deeply cool, saturated blue that feels professional and steady. Because it lacks any significant green or red undertones, it creates a stable, corporate atmosphere that feels reliable and trustworthy without appearing aggressive or overly emotional.
Is #0047b3 readable on white or black?
#0047b3 has a 8.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.