#005195 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, the hex code #005195 reads like deep water with a cool, serious undertone. It works best as a dominant base in finance, government, and tech design, where its depth signals trust. White text reaches about 8.0:1 contrast against it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with burgundy or warm gold for a richer palette than plain neutrals.
Questions about #005195
What is #005195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005195 is rgb(0, 81, 149), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 46%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #005195?
Warm gold and burgundy both make #005195 feel richer than standard gray or white pairings. Soft cream also works if you need a lighter neutral that keeps the mood serious.
Is #005195 readable on white or black?
#005195 has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.