#022F8E Hex Color
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A dark, saturated navy that leans colder and stricter than softer blues. #022f8e works best as a dominant base in finance, tech, and law enforcement branding, and white text passes WCAG AA on it with about 11.7:1 contrast. Pair it with warm accents like burgundy or amber to keep it from feeling flat. If you want similar shades, see what colors make blue.
Questions about #022f8e
What is #022f8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #022f8e is rgb(2, 47, 142), in HSL hsl(221, 97%, 28%) and in CMYK 99%, 67%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #022f8e?
#022f8e pairs well with warm accents like burgundy, amber, and cream, which soften its cold, serious tone. For a tighter palette, use muted slate grays and reserve brighter colors for small accents only.
Is #022f8e readable on white or black?
#022f8e has a 11.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.