#03396C Hex Color
Deep blue with quiet authority
#03396c is a dark, cool blue with low lightness and rich saturation, giving designs a serious, dependable edge. It suits finance, technology, government, security, and nautical branding. Use it as a dominant background or header with white text, which reaches about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code #03396c pairs well with burgundy and soft gray.
Questions about #03396c
What is #03396c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #03396c is rgb(3, 57, 108), in HSL hsl(209, 95%, 22%) and in CMYK 97%, 47%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #03396c?
Burgundy and soft gray pair well with #03396c because burgundy adds restrained warmth, while soft gray lightens the palette without competing with the blue’s serious, dependable character in branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts. Use white for crisp text contrast or a pale blue tint for a quieter monochromatic palette.
Does #03396c read as a warm or cool color?
#03396c reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue channel is much stronger than its red and green channels, creating a low-lightness appearance with rich saturation and a calm, dependable mood. It works especially well for technology, finance, security, and nautical designs.
Is #03396c readable on white or black?
#03396c has a 11.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.