#005CA6 Hex Color
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#005ca6 is a dark, slightly muted blue with cool undertones and enough depth for serious, dependable designs. It conveys security, trust, and control, making it useful in finance, technology, government, and healthcare branding. Use this hex code as a strong interface background or supporting tone, with white text reading clearly at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #005ca6
What is #005ca6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005ca6 is rgb(0, 92, 166), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 45%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #005ca6?
#005ca6 works well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm neutrals, which balance its cool, serious character without competing for attention. Muted amber or orange accents can also introduce warmth while preserving its dependable feel.
Is #005ca6 readable on white or black?
#005ca6 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.