#005074 Hex Color

A grounded deep blue with professional authority

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This deep, desaturated blue carries a grounded, professional weight that feels both stable and authoritative. Because it is dark and moody, #005074 works exceptionally well as a dominant base for corporate branding or clean dark mode interfaces. White text pops clearly against it with an 8.8:1 contrast ratio, providing excellent readability. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the design from feeling too cold.

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What is #005074 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #005074 is rgb(0, 80, 116), in HSL hsl(199, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 100%, 31%, 0%, 55%.

What colors pair best with #005074 for a balanced palette?

You can soften the intensity of #005074 by pairing it with a warm cream or a light, neutral sand to prevent the design from feeling too cold. These lighter, desaturated tones bridge the gap between the deep blue and pure white backgrounds.

Is #005074 readable on white or black?

#005074 has a 8.75:1 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.

#005074 Hex Color

A grounded deep blue with professional authority

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