#204872 Hex Color
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#204872 is a dark, muted navy blue with cool gray undertones and a serious, dependable presence. Its low saturation suits corporate branding, security interfaces, finance, and formal layouts, especially as a dominant background. White text reads clearly against it, with about a 9.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this deep blue is #204872.
Questions about #204872
What is #204872 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #204872 is rgb(32, 72, 114), in HSL hsl(211, 56%, 29%) and in CMYK 72%, 37%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #204872 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#204872 reads as a cool, serious blue because its navy base and gray undertones reduce warmth and vibrancy, creating a dependable, restrained mood for formal interfaces and corporate layouts with strong visual weight.
What colors pair well with #204872?
Pair #204872 with white or soft off-white for clear text, cool gray for supporting elements, and a muted gold or teal accent when the layout needs restrained contrast without losing its formal character.
Is #204872 readable on white or black?
#204872 has a 9.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.