#034C8C Hex Color
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Navy blue built for work. The hex code #034c8c sits dark and slightly muted, with a cool cast that reads steady rather than flashy. It earns its keep as a dominant base in corporate, finance, and government design, and it holds white text at about 8.7:1 contrast. Pair it with copper or muted gold accents to keep large fields from going flat.
Questions about #034c8c
What is #034c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #034c8c is rgb(3, 76, 140), in HSL hsl(208, 96%, 28%) and in CMYK 98%, 46%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #034c8c?
Warm accents like copper, muted gold, or soft sand keep #034c8c from feeling flat across large areas. For a richer, moodier palette, try burgundy or plum as supporting tones.
Is #034c8c readable on white or black?
#034c8c has a 8.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.