#0057A1 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#0057a1 is a dark, cool blue with muted saturation and a serious, steady presence. This hex code suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces where trust and control matter. Use it as a strong base with white text, which reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a more distinctive, restrained palette.
Questions about #0057a1
What is #0057a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0057a1 is rgb(0, 87, 161), in HSL hsl(208, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 46%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #0057a1?
Pair #0057a1 with burgundy for a restrained, slightly unexpected palette, or with pale gray when you need to soften its dark, cool weight in a layout without losing its serious tone.
Is #0057a1 readable on white or black?
#0057a1 has a 7.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.