#015CAD Hex Color
A serious and grounded deep blue
This cool, saturated blue reads as serious and grounded. The hex code #015cad functions well as a dominant base for professional interfaces like accounting or security apps. Because of its intensity, it pairs effectively with soft, warm neutrals to balance the mood. White text is the most readable choice, providing a 6.7:1 contrast ratio that meets strict accessibility requirements for body content.
Questions about #015cad
What is #015cad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #015cad is rgb(1, 92, 173), in HSL hsl(208, 99%, 34%) and in CMYK 99%, 47%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #015cad?
Soft, warm neutrals like cream or light beige balance the intense, cool energy of #015cad. For a modern, high-contrast look, pair it with crisp white text to ensure readability, as this combination creates a strong, accessible 6.7:1 contrast ratio.
Why is #015cad effective for professional app interfaces?
The saturated, deep nature of #015cad projects stability, reliability, and security, making it a standard choice for accounting software, banking platforms, and business tools. It commands attention without appearing aggressive or overly playful to the end user.
Is #015cad readable on white or black?
#015cad has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.