#022175 Hex Color
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Navy at its most saturated. #022175 is a dark, cold blue that reads serious without going black, which suits finance dashboards, government sites, and formal branding. Its deep lightness gives white text a strong 14.2:1 contrast ratio, so it holds up behind small body text. Try it as a dominant base with burgundy or warm gold accents for a richer palette than the usual gray pairing.
Questions about #022175
What is #022175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #022175 is rgb(2, 33, 117), in HSL hsl(224, 97%, 23%) and in CMYK 98%, 72%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #022175?
#022175 looks richer next to burgundy, warm gold, or muted brass than beside plain gray. Keep accents to about 10% of the layout and let the navy dominate as the base.
Is #022175 readable on white or black?
#022175 has a 14.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.