#043C7C Hex Color
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The hex code #043c7c defines a deep, cool blue with rich saturation and a serious finish. Its dark tone suggests trust, authority, and security, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background or header, pairing it with burgundy or warm gray. White text provides about 10.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #043c7c
What is #043c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #043c7c is rgb(4, 60, 124), in HSL hsl(212, 94%, 25%) and in CMYK 97%, 52%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #043c7c?
#043c7c pairs well with white, warm gray, burgundy, and muted gold, creating clear contrast or restrained warmth. Use warm neutrals to soften its formal character while burgundy adds depth without competing with the blue.
Is #043c7c a warm or cool color?
#043c7c is a cool, deep blue because its strong blue channel and low red component create a crisp, restrained appearance with little visual warmth, especially beside beige, tan, or other warm neutrals. It suits serious, dependable designs.
Is #043c7c readable on white or black?
#043c7c has a 10.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.