#005E74 Hex Color
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#005e74 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low lightness. Its serious, shadowed character suits technology, aerospace, communication, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or supporting brand tone, then pair it with warm coral or pale cream for lift. The hex code #005e74 provides about 7.4:1 contrast with white body text.
Questions about #005e74
What is #005e74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005e74 is rgb(0, 94, 116), in HSL hsl(191, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 100%, 19%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #005e74?
Is #005e74 a warm or cool color?
#005e74 reads as a cool color because its blue-green undertones outweigh its cyan brightness, creating a dark, restrained appearance. That cool bias makes it effective for technology, communication, aerospace, and moody interface designs.
Is #005e74 readable on white or black?
#005e74 has a 7.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.