#055DB5 Hex Color
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#055db5 is a saturated, cool blue with strong clarity and moderate darkness. Its vivid intensity suggests focus, trust, and control, making it effective for technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces. Use it as a dominant brand color or bold accent. The hex code #055db5 supports white text at about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #055db5
What is #055db5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #055db5 is rgb(5, 93, 181), in HSL hsl(210, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 97%, 49%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #055db5?
#055db5 pairs well with white, pale gray, and warm terracotta, which softens its cool intensity without reducing contrast. Use white for clean interfaces, pale neutrals for spacious layouts, and terracotta sparingly for energetic calls to action.
Is #055db5 readable on white or black?
#055db5 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.