#004BCA Hex Color
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#004bca is a saturated, strong blue with a cool cast and dark, focused presence. Its high chroma brings energy to calls to action, links, and technology branding, while its depth suggests trust and control. Use it as a small accent with pale neutrals, or pair it with charcoal and other shades of blue. The hex code #004bca supports white text at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #004bca
What is #004bca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004bca is rgb(0, 75, 202), in HSL hsl(218, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 100%, 63%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #004bca?
#004bca pairs well with pale neutrals, white, charcoal, and nearby blue shades, which keep its saturated cool tone prominent while preventing the overall layout from feeling overly bright or visually crowded.
What mood does #004bca convey, and where does it work best?
#004bca conveys focus and controlled energy through its deep, cool blue tone, making it effective for calls to action, links, dashboards, and technology interfaces that need a strong accent without a warm or playful feel.
Is #004bca readable on white or black?
#004bca has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.