#005C99 Hex Color
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Like deep harbor water, #005c99 is a dark blue with a muted, serious edge. Its low saturation keeps it from shouting, which suits finance dashboards, dark mode UI, and law enforcement branding. White text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 7.0:1 contrast, so it holds small type. Pair it with burgundy or warm sand for a richer palette than the usual gray.
Questions about #005c99
What is #005c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005c99 is rgb(0, 92, 153), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 100%, 40%, 0%, 40%.
What text color works best on #005c99?
White text is the safest choice, reading at about 7.0:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Black text falls short, so keep dark type off this background.
What colors pair well with #005c99?
Burgundy and warm sand tones bring out its depth better than gray does. A muted mustard accent also works, adding warmth to this cool, dim blue.
Is #005c99 readable on white or black?
#005c99 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.