#01579B Hex Color
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This dark, saturated blue feels grounded and professional, making it a reliable choice for finance or tech branding. The hex code #01579b works best as a primary background rather than an accent. Pair it with soft, warm neutrals to balance its inherent coolness. It offers high contrast for typography, so white text reads clearly at a 7.4:1 ratio.
Questions about #01579b
What is #01579b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #01579b is rgb(1, 87, 155), in HSL hsl(206, 99%, 31%) and in CMYK 99%, 44%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #01579b?
Is #01579b readable on white or black?
#01579b has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.