#005080 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated navy #005080 brings a grounded feel to corporate branding and moody technology interfaces. It serves as a stable base that lacks the brightness of standard blues. Pair it with warm metallics or soft creams to keep designs from feeling too clinical. This hex code provides strong contrast for white text, hitting an 8.5:1 ratio that makes even small body copy easy to read.
Questions about #005080
What is #005080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005080 is rgb(0, 80, 128), in HSL hsl(203, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 38%, 0%, 50%.
What design aesthetic best suits the deep navy of #005080?
This color excels in corporate branding and moody technology interfaces where stability is the priority. Because it lacks the vibrancy of standard blues, it serves as a sophisticated base that feels professional, grounded, and significantly less clinical than brighter shades.
What colors pair well with #005080 to avoid a sterile look?
Pair #005080 with warm metallics or soft, creamy off-whites to prevent the design from feeling too cold or corporate. These earthy and warm tones balance the inherent coolness of this deep navy, adding a necessary human touch to the final composition.
Is #005080 readable on white or black?
#005080 has a 8.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.