#005A9C Hex Color
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This medium-dark blue carries a professional, reserved weight that works well for finance and technology interfaces. The hex code #005a9c is unsaturated enough to serve as a reliable background without dominating a design. It offers strong contrast against white text, passing accessibility standards with a 7.1:1 ratio. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm grays to soften its inherent coolness.
Questions about #005a9c
What is #005a9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005a9c is rgb(0, 90, 156), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 42%, 0%, 39%.
Which colors pair well with #005a9c for UI design?
You can soften the cool weight of #005a9c by pairing it with warm neutrals like cream or warm gray. For a more dynamic contrast, it also works well as a grounding color when accented by soft, muted yellows or subtle terracotta tones.
Is #005a9c readable on white or black?
#005a9c has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.