#00487D Hex Color
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#00487d is a desaturated, deep navy that conveys authority and professional stability. As a dark background color, it provides a strong foundation for interface design, offering high legibility with white text. This shade feels formal and grounded rather than energetic. If you find this navy lacks the organic warmth found when mixing green, pair it with soft metallics or cream to balance its cool temperature.
Questions about #00487d
What is #00487d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00487d is rgb(0, 72, 125), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 42%, 0%, 51%.
Which colors pair best with #00487d for a balanced palette?
Pair #00487d with cream or soft metallic tones to introduce a necessary sense of warmth to its naturally cool temperature. Using sharp, clean white text over this deep navy ensures excellent readability while maintaining a sophisticated, stable aesthetic.
Is #00487d readable on white or black?
#00487d has a 9.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.