#045296 Hex Color
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Darker and more muted than a standard web blue, #045296 sits in a gloomy, deep register that suits finance dashboards, government sites, and dark UI. It flatters warm accents like burnt orange, and its hex code gives white text about 7.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #045296
What is #045296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #045296 is rgb(4, 82, 150), in HSL hsl(208, 95%, 30%) and in CMYK 97%, 45%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #045296?
Burnt orange and muted gold give this blue the strongest lift, since warm accents balance its cool, dim character. Pair it with sage or warm cream if you want something softer for supporting tones.
Is #045296 readable on white or black?
#045296 has a 7.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.