#023787 Hex Color
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The hex code #023787 is a deep, cool blue with strong saturation and very low lightness. It gives layouts a serious, controlled presence suited to formal brands. Use it as a dominant background for finance, technology, government, or nautical designs. White text reaches about 11.1:1 contrast, supporting clear labels and small body text.
Questions about #023787
What is #023787 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #023787 is rgb(2, 55, 135), in HSL hsl(216, 97%, 27%) and in CMYK 99%, 59%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #023787?
White provides crisp contrast against #023787, while charcoal or pale blue can soften supporting elements. Warm accents such as muted gold or coral add energy without competing with its cool, saturated blue foundation.
Does #023787 feel warm or cool?
#023787 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue character has little warmth from red or yellow. Its deep, highly saturated appearance conveys control and reliability, making it effective for formal interfaces, headers, and dark backgrounds.
Is #023787 readable on white or black?
#023787 has a 11.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.