#011589 Hex Color
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Close to the blue of a police uniform at dusk, navy #011589 is dark and strongly saturated, with a stern, official feel. It suits finance and government branding, nautical themes, and dark mode backgrounds. White text reaches about 14.3:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. Pair it with burgundy for a richer look than gray, or learn what colors make blue to build lighter tints from this hex code.
Questions about #011589
What is #011589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #011589 is rgb(1, 21, 137), in HSL hsl(231, 99%, 27%) and in CMYK 99%, 85%, 0%, 46%.
What text color works best on #011589?
White text works best. At roughly 14.3:1 contrast, #011589 clears WCAG AA for small body text and AAA too, so it supports fine detail on dark interfaces.
What colors pair well with #011589?
Burgundy and muted brass look richer against #011589 than the usual gray or camel. If the navy dominates a layout, a small warm coral accent adds contrast without breaking the mood.
Is #011589 readable on white or black?
#011589 has a 14.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.