#105A8E Hex Color
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#105a8e is a desaturated, cool blue that carries a serious, professional weight. It serves as a reliable background for professional interfaces. Because it offers a 7.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains legible for accessibility. If you find the hue too striking, learning mixing gray techniques can help soften its impact. The hex code for this shade is #105a8e.
Questions about #105a8e
What is #105a8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #105a8e is rgb(16, 90, 142), in HSL hsl(205, 80%, 31%) and in CMYK 89%, 37%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #105a8e?
Because #105a8e is a cool, desaturated blue, it works well when anchored by neutral tones like light gray or crisp off-white. For a balanced contrast, you can introduce subtle warm accents like a soft cream or muted terracotta.
Is #105a8e readable on white or black?
#105a8e has a 7.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.