#023959 Hex Color
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A muted, shadowed navy. #023959 is a deep blue with very little saturation, which gives it a serious, steady feel. It works best as a dominant base for dark UI, finance branding, or formal layouts. Pair it with burgundy or warm amber to keep it from going flat. White text reads clearly on this hex code, at roughly 12.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #023959
What is #023959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #023959 is rgb(2, 57, 89), in HSL hsl(202, 96%, 18%) and in CMYK 98%, 36%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #023959?
Burgundy and warm amber both flatter #023959, adding richness that neutrals like camel miss. Soft cream or pale slate also work when you need a lighter counterweight in the palette.
Is #023959 readable on white or black?
#023959 has a 12.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.