#005187 Hex Color
A serious, muted navy blue for professional interfaces
This deep, muted blue carries a serious weight that anchors technology and finance interfaces. Because #005187 sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it works best as a primary background color rather than fine text. The hex code #005187 pairs surprisingly well with crisp, cool grays for a professional look, and offers excellent accessibility when used with high-contrast white typography.
Questions about #005187
What is #005187 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005187 is rgb(0, 81, 135), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 40%, 0%, 47%.
Where does #005187 work best in design?
#005187 serves as an ideal anchor for UI backgrounds because it carries a heavy, trustworthy weight without appearing too harsh. It provides the perfect foundation for high-contrast white text, ensuring your data visualizations and finance dashboards remain readable and professional.
What colors pair well with #005187?
This deep blue balances beautifully with cool gray or stark white for a clean, corporate appearance. For a more sophisticated look, use it alongside metallic silver accents or muted off-white tones to ground your interface design and maintain a premium feel.
Is #005187 readable on white or black?
#005187 has a 8.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.