#042244 Hex Color
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#042244 is a very dark navy with a muted, ashy cast. Its low saturation and near-black lightness make it a strong base color for dark mode interfaces, finance, and corporate branding. White text reads clearly on top at roughly 15.9:1 contrast. It looks richer paired with burgundy or brass than with the usual grays. The hex code #042244 suits large surfaces best, where its depth shows.
Questions about #042244
What is #042244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #042244 is rgb(4, 34, 68), in HSL hsl(212, 89%, 14%) and in CMYK 94%, 50%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #042244?
#042244 pairs well with warm accents like burgundy, brass, or muted gold, which bring out its depth. Cooler grays also work, but the mix can turn flat and lifeless.
Is #042244 readable on white or black?
#042244 has a 15.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.