#043C5C Hex Color
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Navy, but worn down. #043c5c is a dark, dusty blue whose low saturation keeps it serious and grounded. It works best as a dominant base in finance, law, or tech branding, where muted tones signal trust. Pair it with burgundy or warm brass instead of plain gray for more depth. The hex code #043c5c holds white text at roughly 11.6:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #043c5c
What is #043c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #043c5c is rgb(4, 60, 92), in HSL hsl(202, 92%, 19%) and in CMYK 96%, 35%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #043c5c?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, and muted gold bring out its depth, while cool grays tend to flatten it. Use #043c5c as the dominant base and let one warm tone carry the accent role.
Is #043c5c readable on white or black?
#043c5c has a 11.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.