#004890 Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #004890 is a saturated navy blue with a clean, restrained finish. Its low lightness and strong chroma suggest authority, security, and reliability, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background or strong accent with white text; this hex code provides about 9.0:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #004890
What is #004890 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004890 is rgb(0, 72, 144), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #004890?
Where does #004890 work best in a layout?
#004890 works best as a dominant background, header, or compact accent in corporate, finance, security, and technology layouts. Its dark value supports light typography, but large uninterrupted areas may feel heavy without pale neutrals or open space.
Is #004890 readable on white or black?
#004890 has a 9.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.