#011E4A Hex Color
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#011e4a is a very dark, muted blue with cool undertones and a serious, grounded presence. Its low lightness suggests authority, security, and reliability, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 16.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #011e4a.
Questions about #011e4a
What is #011e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #011e4a is rgb(1, 30, 74), in HSL hsl(216, 97%, 15%) and in CMYK 99%, 59%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #011e4a?
Does #011e4a look warm or cool?
#011e4a reads as a cool blue because its deep blue base lacks noticeable red or yellow warmth, giving it a reserved, stable feel that suits security, technology, finance, and formal digital interfaces. Warm accents can make it feel more approachable without weakening the dark foundation.
Where does #011e4a work well in design?
#011e4a works well for navigation bars, hero sections, dashboards, and corporate identity systems where a dark, dependable base is useful; use generous spacing and light text so the shade feels intentional rather than heavy.
Is #011e4a readable on white or black?
#011e4a has a 16.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.