#055D9E

#055D9E

Color Values

HEX

#055D9E

RGB

5, 93, 158

HSL

205.5, 93.9%, 32.0%

HSV

205.5, 96.8%, 62.0%

CMYK

96.8%, 41.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.469 0.1275 249.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #055D9E;
color: #055D9E;
border-color: #055D9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 700 #0369A1

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #055D9E?

RGB(5, 93, 158) · HSL(205.5, 93.9%, 32.0%) · CMYK(96.8%, 41.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #055D9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.85:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #055D9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #055D9E background; contrast on black is 3.07:1.