#04688A Hex Color
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Dark and slightly muted, #04688a is a cool blue with subtle green undertones. Its dark value gives layouts a serious, secure feel, while restrained saturation keeps it composed rather than vivid. Use it as a supporting tone for finance, technology, or nautical branding, or as a UI background with white text, which reaches about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #04688a.
Questions about #04688a
What is #04688a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04688a is rgb(4, 104, 138), in HSL hsl(195, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 97%, 25%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #04688a?
#04688a pairs well with warm coral or terracotta accents, soft cream backgrounds, muted blue-green neighbors, and pale sand tones, giving designers a balanced palette that softens its cool, serious base without making the overall scheme feel vivid or busy.
Does #04688a read as warm or cool?
#04688a reads as a cool blue because its blue base is balanced by subtle green undertones rather than yellow or red. Its dark, slightly muted value keeps the impression calm, dependable, and more serious than a bright cyan.
Is #04688a readable on white or black?
#04688a has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.