#055DA9 Hex Color
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The hex code #055da9 is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a slightly cyan cast. Its controlled, serious character suits finance, security, technology, government, and nautical interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or supporting brand tone, then add warm neutrals for contrast. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #055da9
What is #055da9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #055da9 is rgb(5, 93, 169), in HSL hsl(208, 94%, 34%) and in CMYK 97%, 45%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #055da9?
Warm neutrals such as terracotta or muted cream soften #055da9, while charcoal supports its formal mood without creating a harsh jump. Use these accents around the blue in interfaces, finance branding, or technology layouts to add contrast and warmth.
Is #055da9 readable on white or black?
#055da9 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.