#00557D Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Deep sea blue with a muted, low-key character, #00557d reads steady rather than loud. It works well as a base for finance, tech, and healthcare layouts where white text needs clear contrast. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral tones to keep large blocks of it from feeling cold and flat.
Questions about #00557d
What is #00557d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00557d is rgb(0, 85, 125), in HSL hsl(199, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 32%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #00557d?
Warm sand, soft coral, and muted gold all balance this blue's cool depth without clashing. For a tighter palette, try light slate gray text on a #00557d base.
Is #00557d readable on white or black?
#00557d has a 8.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.