#005AFF Hex Code
Color Name: Blue (RYB)
What is hex #005AFF Color?
The color name of hex code #005AFF is Blue (RYB). The RGB values are (0, 90, 255) which means it is composed of
0% red, 26% green and 74% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:65 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #005AFF has a hue of 219°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #005AFF Color Codes
| Color Name | Blue (RYB) |
| RGB Values | (0, 90, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 65%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (219°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #0066FF |
| Inverse Color | #FFA500 [Orange (Web)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 285 C |
| Closest RAL | 5015 [Sky blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FFA500 [Orange (Web)] |
| #005AFF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #737373 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #515151 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #535353 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #959595 |
Hex #005AFF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #005AFF is #FFA500 which is called Orange (Web). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #005AFF color is offered by #FFA500. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #005AFF are #2500FF and #00DAFF, called Electric Ultramarine and Vivid Sky Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #005AFF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #005AFF are #FF2600 (Ferrari Red) and #DAFF00 (Chartreuse (Traditional)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#005AFF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF005A (Folly) and #5AFF00 (Bright Green) along with #005AFF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #005AFF has #FF005A (Folly), #FFA500 (Orange (Web)) and #00FFA5 (Medium Spring Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #005AFF contains #FF00DA (Shocking Pink), #FFA500 (Orange (Web)) and #00FF26 (Electric Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #005AFF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #005AFF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 005AFF Color
Tints
337BFF- 4D8CFF
- 669CFF
- 80ADFF
- 99BDFF
- B3CEFF
- CCDEFF
- E6EFFF
Tones
- 1A62E6
- 2665D9
- 3369CC
- 406DC0
- 4D71B3
- 5A75A6
- 667899
- 737C8D
Shades
- 0048CC
- 003FB3
- 003699
- 002D80
- 002466
- 001B4D
- 001233
- 00091A
#005AFF Color Patterns
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#005AFF Gingham Checks
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#005AFF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#005AFF Polka Dots Pattern
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#005AFF Honeycomb Pattern
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#005AFF Leaves Pattern
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#005AFF Houndstooth Pattern
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#005AFF Trellis Pattern
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#005AFF Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
