#005596 Hex Color
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A dark, slightly muted blue with cool depth, #005596 feels serious, dependable, and controlled without becoming nearly black. Its strong contrast supports white text at about 7.7:1, making it effective for compact interfaces, finance dashboards, security branding, and government sites. Use the hex code as a dominant background, then pair it with warm cream or muted copper for balance.
Questions about #005596
What is #005596 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005596 is rgb(0, 85, 150), in HSL hsl(206, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 43%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #005596?
Warm cream and muted copper pair well with #005596, softening its cool, serious character without weakening its depth. Cream creates a calm high-contrast combination, while copper adds restrained warmth for accents, icons, or calls to action.
Does #005596 read as a warm or cool color?
#005596 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue channel dominates while red and green remain low, giving the shade a controlled depth that feels dependable in formal digital interfaces.
Is #005596 readable on white or black?
#005596 has a 7.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.