#040732 Hex Color
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#040732 is a very dark, ashy blue with a cool navy cast and almost-black depth. Its low saturation gives it a somber, controlled feel suited to serious brands and formal interfaces. Use this hex code as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 19.4:1 contrast. Burgundy accents add warmth without weakening its authority.
Questions about #040732
What is #040732 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #040732 is rgb(4, 7, 50), in HSL hsl(236, 85%, 11%) and in CMYK 92%, 86%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #040732?
Burgundy, muted teal, and warm ivory pair well with #040732, adding contrast without making the palette feel bright or casual. Use burgundy for small accents, ivory for readable text, and muted teal for interactive states.
Is #040732 readable on white or black?
#040732 has a 19.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.