#013966 Hex Color
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Dark navy with almost no brightness left. #013966 sits one step shy of what colors make black, which keeps it grounded without going pure black. Use it as a dominant base in corporate, nautical, or finance layouts. White text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast on top, well past WCAG AA. It reads richer with burgundy or brass than with plain neutrals.
Questions about #013966
What is #013966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #013966 is rgb(1, 57, 102), in HSL hsl(207, 98%, 20%) and in CMYK 99%, 44%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #013966?
Burgundy, brass, and warm gold tones flatter this navy more than typical neutrals do. The muted warmth keeps the blue from reading flat. Use them as accents at a 10 to 20 percent share of the palette.
Is #013966 readable on white or black?
#013966 has a 11.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.