#021236 Hex Color
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#021236 is a nearly black, desaturated navy that conveys serious authority and corporate stability. Because of its extremely dark value, this shade works best as a primary background for high-contrast UI elements or bold typography. It pairs exceptionally well with muted metallics like silver or copper. Use this hex code when you need a professional, reliable foundation that avoids the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #021236
What is #021236 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #021236 is rgb(2, 18, 54), in HSL hsl(222, 93%, 11%) and in CMYK 96%, 67%, 0%, 79%.
How should I use #021236 in UI design?
#021236 functions best as a high-contrast background color or a modern alternative to pure black for text and structural elements. Because it is so dark, use it to anchor bold typography or to frame metallic accents like silver or muted gold.
Is #021236 considered a warm or cool color?
#021236 is a cool-toned color, sitting firmly in the deep blue-navy family. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling overly vibrant, lending it a professional, reliable quality that feels much softer and more approachable than standard ink black.
Is #021236 readable on white or black?
#021236 has a 18.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.