#04265B Hex Color
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Dark and heavily shaded, #04265b is a deep blue with a cool, slightly muted character. Its serious, controlled look suits finance, government, security, and corporate branding, especially as a dominant background or dark-mode base. Pair it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text remains highly readable, with about 14.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #04265b.
Questions about #04265b
What is #04265b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04265b is rgb(4, 38, 91), in HSL hsl(217, 92%, 19%) and in CMYK 96%, 58%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #04265b?
#04265b pairs well with warm ivory for crisp contrast, burgundy for a restrained accent, and muted blue-gray for a cohesive palette that preserves the blue's depth without overwhelming the layout. Use lighter supporting tones to keep the composition from feeling too dark.
Where does #04265b work best?
#04265b works best as a dominant background or dark-mode base in finance, government, security, and corporate designs, where its cool, controlled depth communicates stability without the starkness of pure black.
Is #04265b readable on white or black?
#04265b has a 14.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.