#203B48 Hex Color
Muted blue-gray with steady depth
Dark and muted, #203b48 is a blueish tone with gray, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its serious, dependable character suits finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant UI or dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 11.8:1 contrast. The hex code #203b48 pairs well with burgundy or muted copper accents.
Questions about #203b48
What is #203b48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #203b48 is rgb(32, 59, 72), in HSL hsl(200, 38%, 20%) and in CMYK 56%, 18%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #203b48?
The #203b48 hex color pairs well with burgundy, muted copper, warm neutrals, and white, creating restrained contrast for professional palettes while preserving its serious blue-gray character and cool, dependable mood. Use warmer accents to soften interfaces or white for crisp text and controls.
Does #203b48 look warm or cool?
The #203b48 hex color reads cool because its blue base dominates the low-saturation gray and ashy mix, giving it a calm, serious, dependable mood rather than a warm or energetic one.
Is #203b48 readable on white or black?
#203b48 has a 11.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.