#043377 Hex Color

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A dark, dim navy that reads serious and steady. Use #043377 as a dominant base in finance, government, or dark UI work, where white text over it hits about 12.0:1 contrast, well past AA. It flatters burgundy and warm brass accents more than plain grays. At very large fills it can feel heavy, so balance it with lighter tints.

Questions about #043377

What is #043377 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #043377 is rgb(4, 51, 119), in HSL hsl(215, 93%, 24%) and in CMYK 97%, 57%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #043377?
Burgundy, warm brass, and dusty rose all flatter #043377 better than the usual gray pairings. For text, white gives the strongest contrast at about 12.0:1.
Is #043377 readable on white or black?
#043377 has a 12.03:1 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.