#005073 Hex Color
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Deep and professional, #005073 is a cold, dark blue that projects authority and stability. It works well in corporate branding, law enforcement, and financial interfaces where reliability is the priority. This serious shade carries a sense of mystery without feeling overly gloomy. Designers often choose this hex code for moody backgrounds or to add contrast to clean, minimalist layouts.
Questions about #005073
What is #005073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005073 is rgb(0, 80, 115), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 100%, 30%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #005073?
Warm metallic golds, crisp whites, or soft greys balance this deep blue effectively. Because this is a very dark, cool shade, adding brighter neutrals creates necessary contrast while maintaining that professional, authoritative aesthetic designers look for.
Is #005073 a good choice for body text?
This color functions best as a background or accent rather than primary body text due to its high density. If used for text, pair it with a very light background to ensure high readability and accessibility standards.
Is #005073 readable on white or black?
#005073 has a 8.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.