#204363 Hex Color
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#204363 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its subdued depth suggests seriousness, reliability, and control, making it suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone with burgundy or warm off-white. White text has about 10.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #204363.
Questions about #204363
What is #204363 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #204363 is rgb(32, 67, 99), in HSL hsl(209, 51%, 26%) and in CMYK 68%, 32%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #204363?
#204363 pairs well with warm off-white, burgundy, and muted neutrals, which soften its cool depth while preserving a professional feel across interfaces, presentations, and brand palettes without competing with its subdued blue character.
Does #204363 read as warm or cool?
#204363 reads as cool because its dark blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than warm yellow or red notes, giving it a serious, reliable mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate settings.
Is #204363 readable on white or black?
#204363 has a 10.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.