#031C9B Hex Color
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The hex code #031c9b is a saturated, deep blue with a cool violet undertone. Its low lightness gives branding and interfaces a serious, authoritative feel. Use #031c9b as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.8:1 contrast. It suits finance, security, government, and formal designs, though its intensity can overpower pale palettes.
Questions about #031c9b
What is #031c9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #031c9b is rgb(3, 28, 155), in HSL hsl(230, 96%, 31%) and in CMYK 98%, 82%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #031c9b?
#031c9b pairs well with white, cool grays, pale blue, and warm accents such as gold or coral, which soften its intensity and create balance; use restrained neutrals when the blue fills a large surface.
Does #031c9b feel warm or cool?
#031c9b reads as a distinctly cool color because its blue base carries a slight violet bias and very low lightness, giving it an authoritative, focused mood that suits finance, security, government, and formal interface design.
Is #031c9b readable on white or black?
#031c9b has a 12.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.