#004F79 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated blue sits between navy and deep ocean tones. It carries a professional, stable weight that makes it a natural fit for corporate interfaces or technology branding. Because it offers high contrast for white text, #004f79 works well as a reliable background shade. Pair it with soft, warm grays rather than pure white to balance its cool intensity. The hex code is #004f79.
Questions about #004f79
What is #004f79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004f79 is rgb(0, 79, 121), in HSL hsl(201, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 100%, 35%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #004f79 in a UI design?
#004f79 works best when paired with soft, warm neutrals like warm gray or cream to offset its cool, intense nature. Avoid using pure white text against it if possible, as a slightly off-white hue creates better readability and visual balance.
Is #004f79 readable on white or black?
#004f79 has a 8.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.