#04237C Hex Color
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Not a bright corporate blue, #04237c is a deep navy with almost no lightness, so it works best as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text on it reaches about 13.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with burgundy or muted brass instead of safe grays, and it reads richer. The hex code for navy is #04237c, close enough to black that what colors make black covers similar dark blends.
Questions about #04237c
What is #04237c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04237c is rgb(4, 35, 124), in HSL hsl(225, 94%, 25%) and in CMYK 97%, 72%, 0%, 51%.
What text color works best on #04237c?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 13.7:1 contrast against #04237c, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Mid-tone grays lose contrast fast at this darkness, so stick to white or very pale tints for anything readable.
Which colors pair well with #04237c?
Burgundy and muted brass both warm up this navy without fighting its cool undertone. Avoid pairing it with bright saturated blues, which flatten its depth, and skip light grays, which can make it look washed out.
Is #04237c readable on white or black?
#04237c has a 13.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.