#005485 Hex Color
Steady Deep Blue for Serious Work
Dark and heavily muted, this deep blue looks softened, as if by mixing gray into a brighter blue. #005485 reads steady and serious, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare brands, and dark UI. Treat it as a dominant base. White text hits about 8.1:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA for small body text. Warm copper or sand accents keep large areas from going flat. The hex code is #005485.
Questions about #005485
What is #005485 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005485 is rgb(0, 84, 133), in HSL hsl(202, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 37%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #005485?
Warm accents like copper, sand, or muted coral stop this blue from reading flat across large areas. Soft off-whites and pale grays also work for text and dividers.
Is #005485 readable on white or black?
#005485 has a 8.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.