#02338C Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #02338c is a cool blue with a strong, dependable presence. Its depth suggests authority, security, and professionalism, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant base with burgundy or warm gray accents. White text reads clearly on this color, including small body text. The hex code is #02338c.
Questions about #02338c
What is #02338c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #02338c is rgb(2, 51, 140), in HSL hsl(219, 97%, 28%) and in CMYK 99%, 64%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #02338c?
#02338c pairs well with white, warm gray, burgundy, and restrained gold accents, balancing its cool, authoritative depth with contrast or warmth; use white for clarity, warm gray for softer interfaces, and burgundy for a more formal, confident palette.
Does #02338c read as a warm or cool color?
#02338c reads as a cool blue because its strong blue channel and low red component give it a crisp, focused appearance in most contexts, rather than a warm or violet cast.
Is #02338c readable on white or black?
#02338c has a 11.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.