#057CB4 Hex Color
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This mid-tone, cool blue carries a professional, grounded character suitable for corporate and technical branding. It works effectively as a dominant base color because it provides high readability against white text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. The hex code for this shade is #057cb4. Pair it with crisp slate grays for a clean look, or use it as a solid accent to guide user attention in UI designs.
Questions about #057cb4
What is #057cb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #057cb4 is rgb(5, 124, 180), in HSL hsl(199, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 97%, 31%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #057cb4 for a clean aesthetic?
Pair #057cb4 with slate gray or crisp off-white tones to maintain a professional, grounded look. Adding a touch of charcoal for text creates a balanced hierarchy that feels structured, reliable, and avoids the harshness of pure black contrasts.
Is #057cb4 readable on white or black?
#057cb4 has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.