#005AB8 Hex Color
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This saturated, vivid blue carries an intense, commanding presence. Because of its high chroma, #005ab8 functions best as a bold accent or call-to-action button rather than a dominant background color. It pairs effectively with white text, which maintains a strong 6.7:1 contrast ratio for readability. This hex code provides a reliable, professional anchor for finance or technology interfaces that require serious weight.
Questions about #005ab8
What is #005ab8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005ab8 is rgb(0, 90, 184), in HSL hsl(211, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 100%, 51%, 0%, 28%.
What design context suits #005ab8 best?
This saturated blue functions as a powerful, professional anchor in finance and technology interfaces. Because of its high intensity, avoid using it as a dominant background color; instead, apply it as a focused accent to draw user attention to critical actions.
Is #005ab8 readable on white or black?
#005ab8 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.