#004C81 Hex Color

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#004c81 is a grounded, deep blue with cool, dark undertones. This professional shade offers high stability, making it ideal for corporate branding or as a strong background base in UI design. Because it is quite dark, pair it with white or light cream text for excellent readability. The hex code for this moody, authoritative blue is #004c81.

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What is #004c81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #004c81 is rgb(0, 76, 129), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 41%, 0%, 49%.

What colors pair well with #004c81 for a balanced palette?

This deep, cool blue pairs beautifully with lighter neutrals like silver or cream to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. For a more vibrant accent, try adding a touch of mustard or coral to break up the intense, dark tone.

Is #004c81 readable on white or black?

#004c81 has a 8.93:1 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.

#004C81 Hex Color

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