#004B87 Hex Color
Deep blue with controlled authority
#004b87 is a deep, cool blue with strong saturation and low lightness, giving it a serious, controlled presence. Its slightly cyan undertone keeps the shade crisp rather than inky. The hex code suits corporate and technology designs, especially interfaces needing a formal base. Use it as the dominant background in a palette. White text reaches about 8.9:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #004b87
What is #004b87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004b87 is rgb(0, 75, 135), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 44%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #004b87 in a palette?
#004b87 works well as a dominant base with white, pale gray, or a restrained burgundy accent, giving formal layouts a sharper finish than warmer beige pairings while preserving its serious, controlled character.
Is #004b87 readable on white or black?
#004b87 has a 8.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.