#022073 Hex Color
A Navy That Leans Toward Black
Darker than standard navy, #022073 is a deep blue that sits near black. Its low lightness gives it a serious, moody feel, so it works best as a dominant base for dark UI or finance and law branding. Pair it with burgundy for richness or warm brass accents. White text on this hex code reaches strong contrast, passing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #022073
What is #022073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #022073 is rgb(2, 32, 115), in HSL hsl(224, 97%, 23%) and in CMYK 98%, 72%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #022073?
#022073 looks richest next to burgundy and warm brass tones, which bring out its cool depth. Avoid pairing it with mid-tone blues, where both shades read muddy and lose definition.
What does the color #022073 convey?
#022073 reads serious, trustworthy, and authoritative thanks to its darkness and muted saturation. That character makes it a common choice for finance, law, government, and corporate design.
Is #022073 readable on white or black?
#022073 has a 14.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.