#00529B Hex Color
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#00529b is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a serious, controlled presence. Its depth suggests trust and security, fitting finance, technology, government, and law enforcement designs. Use it as a dominant interface background or brand base, since white text provides about 7.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #00529b.
Questions about #00529b
What is #00529b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00529b is rgb(0, 82, 155), in HSL hsl(208, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 100%, 47%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #00529b?
#00529b pairs well with white, pale blue, and warm neutrals such as sand, while orange offers a stronger complementary accent in buttons, charts, and branded layouts.
What mood does #00529b create in a design?
#00529b creates a serious, controlled mood because its dark value and cool, saturated blue suggest trust, security, and focus; it works especially well for finance, technology, government, and security-focused interfaces.
Is #00529b readable on white or black?
#00529b has a 7.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.