#005DA6 Hex Color
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This muted, cool-toned blue carries a sense of serious restraint. With a 6.7:1 contrast ratio, it provides a solid base for white typography without overwhelming the layout. The hex code #005da6 works best as a primary interface color for finance or security-focused projects where reliability matters more than flair. Pair it with soft grays to ground the color, as high-saturation accents can make it feel surprisingly dull.
Questions about #005da6
What is #005da6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005da6 is rgb(0, 93, 166), in HSL hsl(206, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 44%, 0%, 35%.
Why does #005da6 work well in financial design?
It communicates stability and competence, which are critical for building trust in finance or security-focused applications. The high contrast ratio ensures that white text remains legible and clear, preventing the visual fatigue common in longer user sessions.
What neutral colors best complement the #005da6 hex code?
Pair #005da6 with charcoal or soft neutral grays to ground its intensity and prevent it from feeling too sterile. Avoiding high-saturation warm accents keeps the interface feeling balanced, professional, and firmly rooted in a serious, reliable aesthetic.
Is #005da6 readable on white or black?
#005da6 has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.