#005D9C Hex Color
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Finance dashboards, law enforcement sites, and moody UI backgrounds often call for #005d9c, a dark, slightly muted blue that feels serious without tipping into black. The hex code reads cool and steady, so it works best as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text sits comfortably on top at about 6.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It pairs surprisingly well with warm golds and copper. When matching shadows or darker tones, check what colors make gray.
Questions about #005d9c
What is #005d9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005d9c is rgb(0, 93, 156), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 40%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #005d9c?
Warm golds, copper, and soft coral make #005d9c feel richer than the usual white pairing. For a quieter scheme, set it beside sage or warm gray neutrals.
Is #005d9c readable on white or black?
#005d9c has a 6.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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.