#005E96 Hex Color
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This muted, cool-toned blue feels serious and controlled, making it a natural choice for corporate or tech-focused UI designs. Because #005e96 is somewhat unsaturated, it works best as a balanced background color rather than a primary accent. It pairs well with light grey or cream text for readability. The hex code for this shade is #005e96, which maintains a 6.9:1 contrast ratio against white.
Questions about #005e96
What is #005e96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005e96 is rgb(0, 94, 150), in HSL hsl(202, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 37%, 0%, 41%.
What makes #005e96 a good choice for tech interfaces?
The muted saturation of #005e96 creates a serious and controlled aesthetic that reduces visual noise in busy dashboards. Because it is not overly vibrant, it functions as a steady background that allows high-contrast text to remain readable for extended viewing sessions.
Which colors pair well with #005e96 for a professional palette?
This cool blue relies on high-contrast neutrals for balance, so it pairs effectively with crisp white or light cream for text. To add depth without clutter, incorporate subtle shades like slate gray or soft silver accents to maintain a refined, corporate atmosphere.
Is #005e96 readable on white or black?
#005e96 has a 6.90:1 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.