#004A8F Hex Color
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This saturated navy provides a strong, serious foundation for corporate branding and technology interfaces. With high-contrast potential against white text, #004a8f excels as a primary background or a dominant feature color. It feels stable and authoritative, though it can appear a bit cold if overused. Pair it with soft, warm creams rather than bright whites to avoid a harsh, clinical finish in your design.
Questions about #004a8f
What is #004a8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004a8f is rgb(0, 74, 143), in HSL hsl(209, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 100%, 48%, 0%, 44%.
Does #004a8f work well as a primary interface color?
#004a8f provides a strong, stable foundation for technology interfaces because it projects reliability and professional authority. Use it as a dominant feature color for headers or buttons, but balance the potentially cold tone by pairing it with warm, off-white backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #004a8f for a modern look?
Is #004a8f readable on white or black?
#004a8f has a 8.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.