#04174D Hex Color
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#04174d is a dark, cool navy with low saturation and a slightly muted blue character. Its heavy depth feels serious, controlled, and dependable, making it effective for finance, security, government, and corporate design. Use it as a dominant background or dark-mode base, with lighter text and accents providing clear separation. White text achieves about 17.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #04174d
What is #04174d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04174d is rgb(4, 23, 77), in HSL hsl(224, 90%, 16%) and in CMYK 95%, 70%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #04174d?
For a balanced palette, #04174d pairs well with burgundy, muted teal, and warm cream, adding controlled contrast while preserving its formal, low-light character across branding, interface work, and navigation.
Is #04174d readable on white or black?
#04174d has a 17.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.