#30518E Hex Color
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Reach for #30518e when a design needs a dependable dark blue that stays quiet. This muted, cool shade reads steady and serious, which suits finance dashboards, government sites, and nautical branding. As a hex code, #30518e works best as a dominant base, and white text on it reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text. Pair it with burgundy or warm copper to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #30518e
What is #30518e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30518e is rgb(48, 81, 142), in HSL hsl(219, 49%, 37%) and in CMYK 66%, 43%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #30518e?
Warm, earthy tones give #30518e the most life. Try it with burgundy for a rich, understated palette, or soft copper accents to offset its cool cast. Plain gray pairings tend to make it look flat.
Is #30518e readable on white or black?
#30518e has a 7.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.