#004999
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #004999
The hex code #004999 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 0 red, 73 green, and 153 blue.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 100% cyan, 52% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#004999
RGB0, 73, 153
HSL211.4°, 100.0%, 30.0%
CMYK100%, 52%, 0%, 40%
HSV211.4°, 100.0%, 60.0%
LAB32.0, 13.6, -49.0
XYZ8.1, 7.1, 31.1
Decimal18841
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.70:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.41:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.32:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.05:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #004999;
}
.text-color {
color: #004999;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #004999;
}