#000534 Hex Color
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#000534 is a very dark, muted navy with cool blue undertones and an almost black appearance. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel, making it effective as a dominant background for finance, security, government, and technology designs. The hex code #000534 supports crisp white text, which meets WCAG AA contrast requirements for body copy.
Questions about #000534
What is #000534 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000534 is rgb(0, 5, 52), in HSL hsl(234, 100%, 10%) and in CMYK 100%, 90%, 0%, 80%.
Does #000534 read as a warm or cool color?
#000534 reads as a cool color because its blue undertones dominate its nearly black base. That cool, low-saturation character creates a restrained, serious mood and works well for interfaces or layouts that need authority without the starkness of pure black.
What colors pair well with #000534?
#000534 pairs well with crisp white for high contrast, while soft gray, pale blue, and muted sage can soften its severe, dark appearance. Warm cream and pale yellow also create a clear, balanced contrast against this deep navy.
Is #000534 readable on white or black?
#000534 has a 19.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.