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#205CD5 color code is #205CD5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #205cd5.

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#205CD5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #205CD5 is 0.1277. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.91:1 against white and 3.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#205CD5 on white5.91:1AA
The quick brown fox
#205CD5 on black3.55:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #205CD55.91:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #205CD53.55:1AA Large

#205CD5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #205CD5?+
The hex code for #205CD5 is #205CD5. In RGB it's rgb(32, 92, 213), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 74%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #205CD5?+
#205CD5 in RGB is (32, 92, 213). Written in CSS: rgb(32, 92, 213).
What is the CMYK value of #205CD5?+
#205CD5 converts to CMYK(85%, 57%, 0%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #205CD5.
Is #205cd5 a warm or cool color?+
#205CD5 (#205CD5) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #205cd5 belong to?+
#205CD5 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 74%, 48% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #205cd5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#205CD5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.91:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #205cd5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #205CD5 (#205CD5) is 7455 C Strong Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #205CD5 in design

Practical guidance for using #205cd5 (#205CD5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #205CD5 (#205CD5) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #205cd5 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #205CD5 (#205CD5) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#205CD5 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#205CD5 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.