#203B93 Hex Color
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#203b93 is a deep, cool blue with saturation and a slight violet undertone. This hex code creates a serious, reliable feel for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background or dark interface base, then add white text for contrast. At about 10:1, white text comfortably exceeds WCAG AA’s 4.5:1 threshold for body text. Its intensity can overwhelm pale accents, so balance it with neutrals.
Questions about #203b93
What is #203b93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #203b93 is rgb(32, 59, 147), in HSL hsl(226, 64%, 35%) and in CMYK 78%, 60%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #203b93?
For a polished palette, pair #203b93 with burgundy, soft gray, or restrained cream to temper its saturated blue while preserving its serious, cool character and giving small warm accents room to stand out. These combinations work well in formal branding and dashboards.
Is #203b93 readable on white or black?
#203b93 has a 9.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.