#005FAF

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #005FAF

The precise color #005FAF is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 95, and 175.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 46% M, 0% Y, and 31% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#005FAF
RGB0, 95, 175
HSL207.4°, 100.0%, 34.3%
CMYK100%, 46%, 0%, 31%
HSV207.4°, 100.0%, 68.6%
LAB40.0, 8.1, -49.1
XYZ11.8, 11.3, 42.1
Decimal24495

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.26:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.77:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #005FAF; }
.text-color { color: #005FAF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #005FAF; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
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