#06559D Hex Color
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The hex code #06559d is no bright sky blue. It is a dark, muted blue that reads serious and steady, which suits finance, healthcare, and law enforcement work. White text clears accessibility contrast on it with room to spare, so it holds up behind small body copy. Use it as a dominant base, and pair it with burgundy or warm amber instead of plain gray. Tweaking it lighter or darker starts with knowing what colors make blue.
Questions about #06559d
What is #06559d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06559d is rgb(6, 85, 157), in HSL hsl(209, 93%, 32%) and in CMYK 96%, 46%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #06559d?
Burgundy, warm amber, and muted gold all flatter #06559d, since their warmth offsets the blue's cool cast. For text on top of it, white reads most clearly, with about 7.5:1 contrast.
Is #06559d readable on white or black?
#06559d has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.