#06229D Hex Color
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Dark, dim, and slightly dull, this deep blue leans hard into navy territory. The hex code #06229d works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces, finance branding, and formal layouts, where its low lightness reads steady instead of loud. It pairs surprisingly well with burgundy or muted gold, and white text on it hits about 12.2:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. At large flat sizes it can feel heavy, so lighten it into tints when a space needs air.
Questions about #06229d
What is #06229d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06229d is rgb(6, 34, 157), in HSL hsl(229, 93%, 32%) and in CMYK 96%, 78%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #06229d?
Warm, muted accents work best. Burgundy or muted gold brings out its richness, while crisp white keeps layouts clean. Avoid bright cyans and teals, which can make this deep blue look flat by comparison.
Is #06229d readable on white or black?
#06229d has a 12.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.