#005197 Hex Color
Deep blue with a steady, corporate edge
#005197 is a deep, muted blue that sits between navy and cobalt. Its low lightness gives it a serious, steady feel, which suits finance branding, government sites, and dark UI headers. White text on #005197 reaches about 8.0:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It looks richer against warm coral or brass than against gray. Browse other shades of blue for nearby tones.
Questions about #005197
What is #005197 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005197 is rgb(0, 81, 151), in HSL hsl(208, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 100%, 46%, 0%, 41%.
What text color works best on #005197?
White text is the clearest choice, reaching about 8.0:1 contrast. That passes WCAG AA with room to spare and even meets AAA for normal body text. Dark text on this shade fails contrast, so keep type light.
What colors pair well with #005197?
Warm accents like coral, brass, and soft cream bring out its depth better than cool grays do. For a moodier palette, pair it with burgundy or charcoal. It works best as a dominant base color.
Is #005197 readable on white or black?
#005197 has a 8.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.