#005289 Hex Color
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Far from a bright sky blue, #005289 is a dark, muted shade of blue with a cool, serious edge. Its low lightness suits finance, government, and tech branding, where it works best as a dominant base. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays safe. Pair it with warm copper for lift. The hex code reads as a deep blue sitting between navy and teal.
Questions about #005289
What is #005289 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005289 is rgb(0, 82, 137), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 40%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #005289?
Warm accents like copper or coral give #005289 energy, while cream keeps it corporate and clean. Skip muted grays, which can make the dark blue read flat and muddy.
Is #005289 readable on white or black?
#005289 has a 8.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.