#004A87 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and cool, #004a87 is a navy built for authority. Its low lightness gives it a serious, steady feel that suits finance, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant base or dark UI background: white text reaches about 9.0:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small type. Pair it with burgundy or warm gold instead of pale neutrals, which can wash it out.
Questions about #004a87
What is #004a87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004a87 is rgb(0, 74, 135), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 45%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #004a87?
Burgundy, warm gold, and muted sand all flatter this navy. Its cool, dark base lets warm accents stand out, while pale neutrals can leave it looking flat. Burgundy is a strong first pick.
Is #004a87 readable on white or black?
#004a87 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.