#043474 Hex Color
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The hex code #043474 is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a shaded, serious presence. Its depth suggests reliability and authority, making it effective for security, finance, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or uniform color, pairing it with muted burgundy or warm gray. White text reaches about 12:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #043474
What is #043474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #043474 is rgb(4, 52, 116), in HSL hsl(214, 93%, 24%) and in CMYK 97%, 55%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #043474?
The #043474 hex color pairs well with muted burgundy, warm gray, and soft neutrals, which balance its cool authority without competing with its dark blue base. Use lighter supporting colors for readable text and clear visual separation.
Does #043474 feel warm or cool?
#043474 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue channel is much stronger than its red and green channels, creating a serious, dependable mood suited to security, finance, government, and corporate interfaces.
Is #043474 readable on white or black?
#043474 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.