#04269A Hex Color
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Think of a fresh ink cartridge: the hex code #04269a sits that deep and saturated. This navy reads serious and steady, so it earns its keep as a dominant base in finance, tech, and government branding. White text clears WCAG AA with room to spare at roughly 12.0:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or warm brass rather than gray, which can flatten it.
Questions about #04269a
What is #04269a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04269a is rgb(4, 38, 154), in HSL hsl(226, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 97%, 75%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #04269a?
Warm accents flatter this navy best: burgundy, brass yellow, and muted terracotta all keep it from reading flat. Avoid large stretches of gray, which drain its richness.
Is #04269a readable on white or black?
#04269a has a 12.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.