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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#005AA8 — Cobalt
#005AA8 is a dark saturated blue sitting at 208° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #005AA8
- f0f8ff
- c1e2ff
- 92ccff
- 63b6ff
- 34a0ff
- 058aff
- 0072d5
- 0059a6
- 004077
- 002748
- 000e19
Color schemes using #005AA8
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#005AA8 FAQ
What color is #005AA8?
#005AA8 is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 100% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #005AA8?
#005AA8 is rgb(0, 90, 168) in RGB, hsl(208, 100%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(100%, 46%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #005AA8?
White text on this background reaches 6.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.03:1.
What colors go well with #005AA8?
Its direct complement is #A84F00. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A80006 and #A8A300 gives you contrast without the vibration.