#06489E Hex Color

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This deep blue conveys a sense of serious, reliable authority. It works well for finance, technology, or legal websites that need to establish instant trust and security. Because #06489e carries such a cool, moody weight, it serves as a strong choice for professional backgrounds or high-contrast design accents. The hex code for this color is #06489e.

Questions about #06489e

What is #06489e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06489e is rgb(6, 72, 158), in HSL hsl(214, 93%, 32%) and in CMYK 96%, 54%, 0%, 38%.
What design aesthetic works best with #06489e?
This deep blue excels in professional environments like finance or legal websites because it projects authority and security. Its cool tone creates high-contrast, trustworthy backgrounds that work effectively with clean white typography or modern metallic accents.
Is #06489e readable on white or black?
#06489e has a 8.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.