#013449 Hex Color
Deep maritime blue with quiet authority
The hex code #013449 is a very dark, muted blue with cool green undertones and a serious, maritime feel. Its low lightness creates authority, security, and depth without bright saturation. Use it as a dominant UI or branding base, pairing it with burgundy or warm gray. White text remains highly legible at about 13.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #013449
What is #013449 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #013449 is rgb(1, 52, 73), in HSL hsl(198, 97%, 15%) and in CMYK 99%, 29%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #013449?
#013449 pairs well with warm gray, soft white, muted gold, and burgundy, balancing its cool green-blue depth with warmer or lighter accents for contrast and visual balance in interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts.
Is #013449 a warm or cool color?
#013449 reads as a cool color because its very dark blue base carries subtle green undertones, creating a maritime, reserved impression rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow.
Where can I use #013449?
#013449 works especially well as a deep interface background, navigation color, logo field, or headline accent, where its low lightness adds authority and depth while lighter text and supporting colors keep layouts clear.
Is #013449 readable on white or black?
#013449 has a 13.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.