#021B8C Hex Color
Dark Navy, Serious and Sure
Deep navy with an electric edge. The hex code #021b8c is dark and highly saturated, so it works best as a dominant base in corporate, finance, or tech layouts rather than a quiet accent. White text on top reaches about 13.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body copy. It reads richer next to burgundy or warm brass than next to gray. Browse other shades of blue for similar tones.
Questions about #021b8c
What is #021b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #021b8c is rgb(2, 27, 140), in HSL hsl(229, 97%, 28%) and in CMYK 99%, 81%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #021b8c?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, or terracotta bring out its saturated core and keep it from reading flat. Cool grays and near-white tones also work when you need a clean, corporate feel.
What mood does #021b8c convey?
It reads as authority, reliability, and depth, which is why it suits finance, law enforcement, and nautical design. Its low lightness keeps it serious, while the strong saturation adds a modern, confident edge.
Is #021b8c readable on white or black?
#021b8c has a 13.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.