#004D8C Hex Color
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#004d8c is a serious, deep blue that conveys authority and professional stability. Because it is highly saturated, it works best as a primary branding element or a bold background color rather than fine text. This shade offers excellent readability with white overlays, reaching a high contrast ratio. For a balanced, modern palette, pair this hex code with soft grays or bright, crisp orange accents.
Questions about #004d8c
What is #004d8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004d8c is rgb(0, 77, 140), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 45%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #004d8c?
#004d8c works effectively with neutral tones like light gray to maintain its professional edge, or it can be balanced with vibrant orange accents to create a dynamic, modern contrast that draws immediate visual attention.
Is #004d8c suitable for use as a background color?
#004d8c functions well as a bold background for white text due to its high saturation and excellent readability. Because of its intense depth, it is often best reserved for primary branding sections rather than extensive text-heavy blocks.
Is #004d8c readable on white or black?
#004d8c has a 8.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.