#0565B3 Hex Color

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#0565b3 is a punchy, mid-tone blue with high saturation. Because it carries a strong presence, use it as a 30% accent color rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming your layout. It pairs well with white text, providing a legible 6.0:1 contrast ratio. Check out other shades of blue to see how this hex code compares to lighter or darker alternatives.

Questions about #0565b3

What is #0565b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0565b3 is rgb(5, 101, 179), in HSL hsl(207, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 97%, 44%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I use #0565b3 in a web design layout?
Because #0565b3 has a strong, saturated presence, it works best as a 30% accent color rather than a dominant background. Apply it to buttons, call-to-action elements, or navigation highlights to draw the user's eye without cluttering the interface.
Is #0565b3 readable on white or black?
#0565b3 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.