#005F82 Hex Color
A subdued blue with serious depth
Dark and muted, #005f82 is a cool blue with a slightly green undertone and low lightness. Its subdued depth suggests trust, control, and security, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and nautical interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 7.1:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #005f82
What is #005f82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005f82 is rgb(0, 95, 130), in HSL hsl(196, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 27%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #005f82?
#005f82 pairs well with warm off-white, muted coral, and burgundy, which add contrast without making its cool, low-saturation base feel bright or playful. Use those warmer tones for buttons, highlights, or small brand accents.
Does #005f82 read as warm or cool?
#005f82 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel dominates while a small green component gives it a teal cast. Its low lightness and restrained saturation make the result serious and subdued rather than crisp or electric.
Is #005f82 readable on white or black?
#005f82 has a 7.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.