#004873 Hex Color
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This deep, cool blue is anchored by heavy saturation, making it a reliable choice for corporate or institutional branding where authority is required. Because white text maintains a high 9.7:1 contrast ratio against it, #004873 works perfectly for dark mode backgrounds or professional interface design. It avoids the brightness of lighter tones, offering a serious, stable foundation that pairs well with metallic accents or deeper green tones.
Questions about #004873
What is #004873 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004873 is rgb(0, 72, 115), in HSL hsl(202, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 100%, 37%, 0%, 55%.
Where does #004873 perform best in web design?
#004873 serves as a high-contrast anchor for professional interfaces where readability is the priority. Its dark, saturated depth makes it an excellent choice for background segments or navigation bars that need to feel established, serious, and grounded.
What colors pair well with #004873?
This deep blue balances well against crisp white text for maximum readability, or it can be complemented by metallic accents like silver or gold for a premium feel. For a more organic scheme, try layering it alongside muted forest green tones.
Is #004873 readable on white or black?
#004873 has a 9.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.