#005D72 Hex Color
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The hex code #005d72 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant background for technology, aerospace, or communication designs, with white text for strong readability. It can feel heavy across large areas, so lighter accents help.
Questions about #005d72
What is #005d72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005d72 is rgb(0, 93, 114), in HSL hsl(191, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 18%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #005d72?
#005d72 pairs well with warm coral, muted peach, or pale sand because those lighter tones counter its cool, dark base. Use one as an accent rather than an equal block to keep the palette controlled.
Is #005d72 readable on white or black?
#005d72 has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.