#04264E Hex Color
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A dark, muted navy with cool undertones, #04264e reads formal and steady. The hex code works best as a dominant base for finance, government, or corporate design, and white text hits about 15.1:1 contrast on it. Pair it with burgundy or warm gold accents instead of predictable pastels to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #04264e
What is #04264e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04264e is rgb(4, 38, 78), in HSL hsl(212, 90%, 16%) and in CMYK 95%, 51%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #04264e?
Burgundy and warm gold both look richer against #04264e than typical pastel pairings. For a softer scheme, try muted slate or desaturated teal, keeping the navy as the dominant base.
What does #04264e convey in design?
Its low lightness and muted saturation give #04264e a serious, dependable character. That tone fits law enforcement, finance, healthcare, and any brand built on trust and stability.
Is #04264e readable on white or black?
#04264e has a 15.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.