#042943 Hex Color
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Far from a bright sky blue, this dark navy is muted, ashy, and heavy on mood. #042943 works best as a dominant base for corporate, finance, or nautical layouts, and it flatters burgundy and brass accents better than safe neutrals. The hex code gives white text about 15:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable on top.
Questions about #042943
What is #042943 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #042943 is rgb(4, 41, 67), in HSL hsl(205, 89%, 14%) and in CMYK 94%, 39%, 0%, 74%.
What text color reads best on #042943?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 15.0:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Light grays also work, but mid-tones get lost against this dark navy.
Which colors pair well with #042943?
Burgundy and warm brass bring out the depth in #042943 without fighting its muted base. Bright cyans and pure white large surfaces tend to make it look flat.
Is #042943 readable on white or black?
#042943 has a 14.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.