#005FB5 Hex Color
A bold and reliable primary blue
This bold, saturated blue carries a serious energy that works well for branding in tech or finance. Because it has a strong, vivid presence, it serves best as a 10% accent or a striking call-to-action button rather than a full page background. The hex code for this color is #005fb5, and it maintains high contrast with white text, ensuring excellent readability for digital interfaces.
Questions about #005fb5
What is #005fb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005fb5 is rgb(0, 95, 181), in HSL hsl(209, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 100%, 48%, 0%, 29%.
Where does #005fb5 work best in UI design?
#005fb5 functions most effectively as a 10% accent color or a primary call-to-action button rather than a large background. Its high saturation and strong contrast against white make it ideal for drawing user attention in digital interfaces.
What colors pair well with #005fb5?
Because #005fb5 is a striking, vivid blue, it pairs well with neutral tones like light gray or cool white to balance its intensity. For a more sophisticated palette, try contrasting it with soft orange or deep charcoal.
Is #005fb5 readable on white or black?
#005fb5 has a 6.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.