#005DC2 Hex Color
Vivid blue with cool authority
With strong saturation and a medium-dark value, #005dc2 is a cool, vivid blue with a clean, slightly violet cast. It brings energy and authority to technology, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a focused accent or call-to-action color. White text has about 6.3:1 contrast for readable UI elements. The hex code is #005dc2.
Questions about #005dc2
What is #005dc2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005dc2 is rgb(0, 93, 194), in HSL hsl(211, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 100%, 52%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #005dc2?
#005dc2 pairs well with white, soft gray, and warm orange accents; these combinations balance its cool, authoritative blue, preserve readability, and give designers options for restrained layouts or energetic calls to action.
Does #005dc2 read as warm or cool?
#005dc2 reads as a cool color because its blue base has a slight violet cast, while its strong saturation and medium-dark value give it energy, clarity, and authority on screen.
Is #005dc2 readable on white or black?
#005dc2 has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.