#0049A0
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #0049A0
At its core, #0049A0 is a dark and vivid hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 73, and 160.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 54% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#0049A0
RGB0, 73, 160
HSL212.6°, 100.0%, 31.4%
CMYK100%, 54%, 0%, 37%
HSV212.6°, 100.0%, 62.7%
LAB32.5, 16.6, -52.4
XYZ8.7, 7.3, 34.2
Decimal18848
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.46:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.09:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #0049A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #0049A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #0049A0;
}