#0571B8 Hex Color
A Dependable, Working Blue
Close to the blue of a road sign, #0571b8 sits between navy and azure. Its muted saturation gives it a steady, dependable feel, which explains its popularity in finance and security branding. Treat it as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 split, and pair it with warm neutrals like sand to keep it from going flat. White text reads clearly on it at about 5.2:1 contrast. You can find other shades of blue to build out a palette around it.
Questions about #0571b8
What is #0571b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0571b8 is rgb(5, 113, 184), in HSL hsl(204, 95%, 37%) and in CMYK 97%, 39%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #0571b8?
Warm neutrals like sand, cream, and terracotta balance its cool tone and stop flat, corporate feels. It also deepens nicely against burgundy or charcoal for a richer palette.
Is #0571b8 readable on white or black?
#0571b8 has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.