#0054A1 Hex Color
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Dark and moderately saturated, #0054a1 is a cool blue with a slight cyan undertone and a serious, reliable feel. It suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces as a dominant background or header color. White text reaches about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for small body text. Warm gray or copper creates a refined contrast. The hex code is #0054a1.
Questions about #0054a1
What is #0054a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0054a1 is rgb(0, 84, 161), in HSL hsl(209, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 48%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #0054a1?
Warm gray and copper pair well with #0054a1, adding contrast without weakening its serious blue character; white supports clean, high-contrast layouts, while pale cyan can create a cooler, more blended palette.
Where does #0054a1 work well in a design?
#0054a1 works well for headers, navigation, dashboards, and trust-focused interfaces where a cool, stable blue should anchor the layout; use lighter surfaces or white text to preserve hierarchy and readability.
Is #0054a1 readable on white or black?
#0054a1 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.