#041528 Hex Color
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Almost black with a muted blue cast, #041528 feels serious, shadowed, and controlled. This very dark blue hex code works well as a dominant UI background for security, finance, government, or nautical branding, especially with white text, which has about an 18.4:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with burgundy or warm gray to add depth without losing its restrained character.
Questions about #041528
What is #041528 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #041528 is rgb(4, 21, 40), in HSL hsl(212, 82%, 9%) and in CMYK 90%, 47%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #041528?
#041528 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, warm gray for a softer interface, or burgundy for a controlled accent that adds depth while preserving its serious, low-light character without making the palette feel bright or busy.
Where does #041528 work best in a design?
#041528 works best as a dominant UI background or navigation color in security, finance, government, and nautical themes, where its cool, almost-black blue reads controlled, dependable, and visually quiet without competing with content.
Is #041528 readable on white or black?
#041528 has a 18.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.