#0048BB Hex Color
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Reach for #0048bb when a design needs authority: bank dashboards, government portals, nautical branding. This dark blue is saturated and cool, deeper than a typical royal blue but not quite navy. It works best as a dominant base with white type on top, which clears WCAG AA at about 7.9:1 contrast. Warm amber accents keep it from reading cold. The hex code #0048bb sits comfortably among other shades of blue.
Questions about #0048bb
What is #0048bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0048bb is rgb(0, 72, 187), in HSL hsl(217, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 100%, 61%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0048bb?
Warm accents like amber, gold, or burgundy balance its cool depth, while soft off-whites soften the contrast. Avoid pairing it with muted greens or grays, which can make it look flat and muddy.
Is #0048bb readable on white or black?
#0048bb has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.