#024889 Hex Color

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This deep, saturated blue carries a grounded authority perfect for corporate branding and official UI components. Because it is quite dark, #024889 works best as a primary background or heavy anchor in a palette rather than a small accent. It offers excellent legibility for white text, so use it for high-contrast headers or dense information layouts where readability remains the priority.

Questions about #024889

What is #024889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #024889 is rgb(2, 72, 137), in HSL hsl(209, 97%, 27%) and in CMYK 99%, 47%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #024889 for branding?
Use crisp, neutral tones like off-white or light gray to balance the heavy presence of #024889. If you require a highlight, soft gold or amber accents can cut through the depth of this blue without overwhelming its professional, grounded character.
Is #024889 readable on white or black?
#024889 has a 9.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.