#022C42 Hex Color
Serious Depth in Muted Blue
A dark, heavily muted blue with gray undertones, #022c42 creates a serious, shadowed mood without looking black. The hex code suits corporate branding, security interfaces, government materials, and nautical themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which provides about 14.6:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a richer, formal palette.
Questions about #022c42
What is #022c42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #022c42 is rgb(2, 44, 66), in HSL hsl(201, 94%, 13%) and in CMYK 97%, 33%, 0%, 74%.
Does white text work well on #022c42?
White text on #022c42 reaches about a 14.6:1 contrast ratio, so it comfortably supports normal-sized text, navigation, and interface elements in a dark-background layout with clear visual hierarchy and readable labels.
What colors pair well with #022c42?
A burgundy accent creates a rich, formal pairing with #022c42, while pale blue or warm off-white adds contrast and softens its serious cool mood without making the palette feel busy.
Is #022c42 readable on white or black?
#022c42 has a 14.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.