#000052 Hex Color
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Nearly black with a strong blue cast, #000052 is a cold, low-light hex code with a serious, mysterious mood. Its heavy depth suits dark interfaces, finance, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 18.7:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #000052
What is #000052 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000052 is rgb(0, 0, 82), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 100%, 100%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #000052?
#000052 pairs well with restrained warm accents such as burgundy, muted gold, or terracotta, adding distinction without weakening its formal character in a restrained palette for interfaces and branding. Keep those accents limited so the very dark base remains dominant and readable.
Is #000052 readable on white or black?
#000052 has a 18.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.