#025578 Hex Color

Professional deep blue with serious weight

Hex color #025578 graphic
#025578 is a deep, unsaturated blue that carries a serious, professional weight. It works best as a background color for tech or security platforms where readability is paramount. White text provides an excellent 8.2:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, ensuring perfect legibility for body copy. Avoid pairing it with other dark, cool tones to prevent a muddy, overly gloomy appearance in your design.

Questions about #025578

What is #025578 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #025578 is rgb(2, 85, 120), in HSL hsl(198, 97%, 24%) and in CMYK 98%, 29%, 0%, 53%.
What design strategy works best when using #025578?
Use #025578 as a primary background color for security or tech-focused branding to establish immediate trust and seriousness. Avoid layering it with other dark or cool tones, which can make a layout feel murky and visually congested rather than balanced.
Is #025578 readable on white or black?
#025578 has a 8.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.