#04345C Hex Color
A steady navy built for trust
#04345c is a dark navy blue, close in feel to deep ocean water or a police uniform. It works best as a dominant base for corporate, finance, and government designs. White text reads clearly on it at about 12.7:1 contrast, so it passes body-text accessibility rules with room to spare. Pair it with burgundy or warm brass accents for a richer palette.
Questions about #04345c
What is #04345c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04345c is rgb(4, 52, 92), in HSL hsl(207, 92%, 19%) and in CMYK 96%, 43%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #04345c?
#04345c pairs well with warm brass, burgundy, and soft cream for a classic corporate feel. Cooler grays and slate tones also work when you want a quieter, more technical palette.
What mood does #04345c convey?
#04345c conveys trust, authority, and stability, which is why it shows up in finance, law enforcement, and government branding. Its low saturation keeps the mood serious rather than energetic.
Is #04345c readable on white or black?
#04345c has a 12.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.