#031B5E Hex Color
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Not quite black, this navy is a deep, dim blue with a cool, inky cast. The hex code #031b5e reads serious and steady, which suits finance branding, uniforms, and dark mode UI backgrounds. White text passes contrast easily on it at about 15.9:1. Pair it with burgundy to warm things up. It sits close to mixing black territory while keeping enough blue to stay navy.
Questions about #031b5e
What is #031b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #031b5e is rgb(3, 27, 94), in HSL hsl(224, 94%, 19%) and in CMYK 97%, 71%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #031b5e?
Warm mid-tones like burgundy, amber, and muted gold balance its cool depth. Avoid dark grays nearby, since similar lightness makes everything muddle together.
Is #031b5e readable on white or black?
#031b5e has a 15.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.