#059FBB Hex Color
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#059fbb is a cool, desaturated cyan that feels refreshing rather than intense. Because it maintains a strong 6.7:1 contrast against black text, it is a reliable choice for UI elements and functional body copy. While it functions well as a supporting tone in branding, this hex code can look washed out against pure white, so pair it with dark grays for better visual balance.
Questions about #059fbb
What is #059fbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #059fbb is rgb(5, 159, 187), in HSL hsl(189, 95%, 38%) and in CMYK 97%, 15%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #059fbb?
This shade works best when balanced against neutral dark grays or charcoal to avoid looking washed out. Because it is desaturated, it also provides a clean, professional accent when paired with crisp white backgrounds or subtle, light slate tones.
Is #059fbb readable on white or black?
#059fbb has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.