#021E38 Hex Color
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With its nearly black value and muted blue undertones, #021e38 creates a cold, serious navy with a mysterious, dependable feel. The hex code #021e38 works well as a dominant background for finance, security, government, and technology interfaces. White text has about a 16.9:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for readable body copy and formal dark-mode layouts.
Questions about #021e38
What is #021e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #021e38 is rgb(2, 30, 56), in HSL hsl(209, 93%, 11%) and in CMYK 96%, 46%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #021e38?
For interfaces, combine it with white or cool gray text and restrained pale blue or muted gold accents to preserve clarity and soften its nearly black, cold navy appearance without losing its authority.
Where does #021e38 work best?
#021e38 reads as a cool, serious navy, making it a strong choice for finance, security, government, and technology interfaces that need a dependable dark backdrop for formal dark-mode layouts with clear light text.
Is #021e38 readable on white or black?
#021e38 has a 16.86:1 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.