#02135B Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#02135b is a dark, cool blue with a slightly muted, shadowed finish. Its serious depth suggests authority, trust, and security, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which has about a 16.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #02135b.
Questions about #02135b
What is #02135b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #02135b is rgb(2, 19, 91), in HSL hsl(229, 96%, 18%) and in CMYK 98%, 79%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #02135b?
For balanced palettes, #02135b pairs well with white, cool gray, pale blue, and muted gold, which brighten its deep blue base while preserving a calm, professional feel and clear visual hierarchy. Use warm accents sparingly for a polished finish.
Does #02135b read as warm or cool?
#02135b reads as a cool, dark blue because its low red and green values leave blue dominant, creating a reserved, shadowed appearance associated with trust, authority, and security rather than warmth or high energy.
Is #02135b readable on white or black?
#02135b has a 16.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.