#056399 Hex Color
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#056399 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and moderate saturation. Its shaded character suggests seriousness, reliability, and control, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background with white text, which reaches about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #056399.
Questions about #056399
What is #056399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #056399 is rgb(5, 99, 153), in HSL hsl(202, 94%, 31%) and in CMYK 97%, 35%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #056399?
#056399 pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm orange accents, creating clear contrast while balancing its cool, serious character. Use lighter neutrals for calm layouts and a restrained warm accent when the palette needs more energy.
Is #056399 a warm or cool color?
#056399 is a cool, muted blue because its blue channel dominates while its green and red values remain relatively restrained. It reads stable and controlled rather than bright or playful, making it a natural fit for professional interfaces and dependable brand systems.
Is #056399 readable on white or black?
#056399 has a 6.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.