#044CA4 Hex Color
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#044ca4 is a deep, saturated blue with a cool cast and enough brightness to avoid looking dull. Its serious, dependable mood suits finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant interface color with white text, which reaches about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this reliable blue is #044ca4.
Questions about #044ca4
What is #044ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #044ca4 is rgb(4, 76, 164), in HSL hsl(213, 95%, 33%) and in CMYK 98%, 54%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #044ca4?
#044ca4 pairs well with white, pale blue, and coral, balancing its cool depth with clean contrast, softer tonal support, or a warm accent for buttons, highlights, and calls to action.
What mood and uses suit #044ca4?
#044ca4 reads as a cool, saturated blue with a serious, dependable mood, making it well suited to finance, security, government, technology, and other interfaces that need to feel stable, clear, and trustworthy.
Is #044ca4 readable on white or black?
#044ca4 has a 8.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.