#005ED1 Hex Color
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This intense, high-saturation blue commands immediate attention. The hex code for this shade is #005ed1. Because of its vivid nature, designers should use it as a strategic accent or call-to-action button rather than a broad background color. It offers excellent legibility with white text, meeting accessibility standards for body copy. For a balanced UI, pair this blue with soft, warm grays to temper its intensity.
Questions about #005ed1
What is #005ed1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005ed1 is rgb(0, 94, 209), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 100%, 55%, 0%, 18%.
How should I use #005ed1 in my UI?
This shade is extremely vibrant, so it functions best as a focused accent rather than a primary background color. Use it for high-impact call-to-action buttons to guide user attention, ideally balancing it against neutral, soft warm gray backgrounds to prevent visual fatigue.
Is #005ed1 readable on white or black?
#005ed1 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.