#031C75 Hex Color
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This saturated, deep navy carries a formal weight that works well for branding in finance or technology. Because it is quite dark, the hex code #031c75 offers excellent legibility for white text at a high contrast ratio of 14.7:1. Use it as a solid background color for professional interfaces, but pair it with crisp creams or soft golds to prevent the design from feeling too cold.
Questions about #031c75
What is #031c75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #031c75 is rgb(3, 28, 117), in HSL hsl(227, 95%, 24%) and in CMYK 97%, 76%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #031c75 for balanced design?
Why is #031c75 an effective choice for text-heavy interfaces?
This deep navy offers exceptional legibility, achieving a high contrast ratio of 14.7:1 when placed behind white text. This makes it a reliable background choice for financial or technical dashboards where readability and professional clarity are the primary functional goals.
Is #031c75 readable on white or black?
#031c75 has a 14.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.