#004EA2 Hex Color
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#004ea2 is a deep, saturated blue that feels both serious and secure. Because of its intense darkness, it serves best as a dominant base for corporate tech or law enforcement branding. It maintains excellent accessibility, allowing white text to pop with high contrast. Use this hex code for large backgrounds or bold UI elements to anchor your design with a stable, professional tone.
Questions about #004ea2
What is #004ea2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004ea2 is rgb(0, 78, 162), in HSL hsl(211, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 52%, 0%, 36%.
What design styles work best with #004ea2?
This deep blue excels in corporate and tech-focused design where stability and reliability are the primary goals. It creates a high-contrast foundation for white text, making it highly effective for dashboards, legal interfaces, or professional branding where trust is essential.
Is #004ea2 readable on white or black?
#004ea2 has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.