#005F70
- RGB
- 0, 95, 112
- Brightness
- 82.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 189°, 100%, 22%
- HSV V %
- 44%
- Lab
- 36.7, -17.2, -17.6
- CMYK (%)
- 100%, 15%, 0%, 56%
- PNG size
- 5.3 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very dark, intense cool hue
Black text
2.87:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text
7.31:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
Recommended text: White (7.31:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #005F70
Common Name: Sikkens 4041
RGB: 0, 95, 112
HSL: 193, 100%, 22%
Contrast with White: 3.8 (AA pass)
Contrast with Black: 7.5 (AA pass)
Mood Blurb:
The color #005F70 radiates a deep, tranquil, and grounded presence, often linked with marine themes or depth-related concepts. It brings to mind deep ocean waters and natural blue hues associated with calm and focus. Designers typically use this color to evoke sophistication, trust, and a sense of stability.
Close Named Matches:
- Marine Blue (#2C6474) - British Standard BS 2660-7085
- Blue Stream (#096473) - Behr Paint
- Oceanside (#015A6B) - Sherwin Williams
- Pacific Ocean Blue (#016070) - Benjamin Moore
- Ocean Depths (#006175) - Pantone FHI
Why Designers Use It:
- Versatility: This deep blue-green works well in both modern and traditional designs, giving it an edge in versatile environments like corporate branding, luxury packaging, and web design.
- Natural Elements: The shade often represents the depth of the ocean, giving off calm yet strong emotional cues. It’s a popular choice for marine-inspired designs, spas, or businesses that want to convey trust and reliability.
- Trendy and Timeless: This color is not just trendy but timeless, evoking stability and professionalism. It's used widely across various industries like manufacturing, technology, and interior design for a bold but approachable aesthetic.
- Regional Use: Often associated with the cool, tranquil elements of the sea, this color can be found prominently in countries and regions where water and maritime influence dominate the culture, such as coastal and nautical industries.