#005B96 Hex Color
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#005b96 is a muted, desaturated blue with a cool, grounded character. Its darker weight works well for professional branding in finance or technology, providing a sense of stability without being overly harsh. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it serves as an excellent background for UI panels. Pair it with soft cream tones to avoid a muddy appearance, as it can otherwise feel somewhat cold.
Questions about #005b96
What is #005b96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005b96 is rgb(0, 91, 150), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 39%, 0%, 41%.
How do I pair #005b96 without it looking dull?
Pair #005b96 with soft cream tones or warm neutrals to prevent the blue from appearing cold or muddy in your designs. These lighter, warmer shades ground the blue effectively while maintaining high contrast for text and interface elements.
Is #005b96 readable on white or black?
#005b96 has a 7.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.