#041C44 Hex Color

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This extremely dark, desaturated blue anchors layouts with a serious, stable presence. It offers excellent readability for white text, boasting a 16.7:1 contrast ratio that works well for UI body copy. Use it as a dominant 60% base for corporate or nautical branding to establish authority. The hex code for this moody tone is #041c44.

Questions about #041c44

What is #041c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #041c44 is rgb(4, 28, 68), in HSL hsl(218, 89%, 14%) and in CMYK 94%, 59%, 0%, 73%.
Which colors pair best with the #041c44 navy tone?
This deep shade pairs best with crisp whites or very pale grays to maintain visual hierarchy. For accent colors, it balances well against warm metallics like gold or sharp, saturated brights like lime if you need a modern, energetic contrast.
Is #041c44 readable on white or black?
#041c44 has a 16.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.