#004E79 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated shade offers a serious and reliable foundation for corporate or tech interfaces. With its deep tone, #004e79 provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for body copy or large backgrounds. It feels professional and composed, avoiding the harshness of pure navy. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to soften its naturally cold, authoritative presence.
Questions about #004e79
What is #004e79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004e79 is rgb(0, 78, 121), in HSL hsl(201, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 100%, 36%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #004e79 in a UI design?
#004e79 balances best with soft creams or warm grays to offset its cold, authoritative presence. For high-contrast accents that maintain professional readability, try pairing it with muted gold or a crisp off-white for body text.
Is #004e79 readable on white or black?
#004e79 has a 8.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.