#010440 Hex Color
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Not quite black, but close. #010440 is a very dark, desaturated navy hex code that reads somber and cool. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces and finance or government branding, where its low lightness signals seriousness. Pair it with muted gold or terracotta for warmth, or set white text on top at roughly 19:1 contrast.
Questions about #010440
What is #010440 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #010440 is rgb(1, 4, 64), in HSL hsl(237, 97%, 13%) and in CMYK 98%, 94%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #010440?
Muted gold, terracotta, and burgundy all warm up #010440 and keep it from reading flat. For text, white reaches about 19.2:1 contrast, well above WCAG AA.
Can #010440 be used as a background for body text?
Yes. White text on #010440 hits about 19.2:1 contrast, far past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold, so small body text stays fully readable.
Is #010440 readable on white or black?
#010440 has a 19.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.