#005AA3 Hex Color
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The hex code #005aa3 is a dark, slightly muted blue with a cool, shaded quality. Its serious depth suggests trust, control, and security, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant UI background with white text, which reaches about 7.0:1 contrast. Soft gray or burgundy creates a grounded pairing.
Questions about #005aa3
What is #005aa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005aa3 is rgb(0, 90, 163), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 45%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #005aa3?
#005aa3 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, soft gray for a restrained interface, and burgundy for a warmer, grounded accent; these pairings work well in navigation, dashboards, and branded layouts where the blue should remain serious and controlled.
Is #005aa3 readable on white or black?
#005aa3 has a 7.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.