#005A70 Hex Color
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#005a70 is a dark, muted cyan with blue-green undertones and a cool, shadowed finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood without feeling black. Use it as a dominant background for technology, aerospace, or moody branding, with warm coral accents for contrast. The hex code #005a70 supports white body text at about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #005a70
What is #005a70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005a70 is rgb(0, 90, 112), in HSL hsl(192, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 20%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #005a70 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#005a70 reads as a cool dark cyan because its blue-green hue and low lightness create a shadowed, restrained feel that works well for technical, marine, aerospace, and nighttime interface themes. Warm coral accents can add energy without losing its serious character.
Does #005a70 work with white text?
#005a70 provides about 7.8:1 contrast with white, which clears WCAG AAA for normal text; white is therefore a strong choice for body copy, labels, and controls placed over this dark background.
What colors pair well with #005a70?
#005a70 pairs well with warm coral accents, which contrast its cool blue-green base without overwhelming it, while pale sand and off-white soften the palette for calmer digital layouts and branding. For a darker tonal direction, charcoal can reinforce its subdued mood.
Is #005a70 readable on white or black?
#005a70 has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.