#00537B Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and steady. #00537b is a deep blue with a dim, almost nautical cast, better suited to UI backgrounds and dark mode panels than fine text detail. Its low saturation keeps moody palettes grounded, and it pairs well with muted coral or pale sand. White text reads clearly on it, hitting about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #00537b
What is #00537b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00537b is rgb(0, 83, 123), in HSL hsl(200, 100%, 24%) and in CMYK 100%, 33%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #00537b?
White text is the safest choice on #00537b, reaching about 8.3:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text. Black text falls far short, so keep it off this shade.
What colors pair well with #00537b?
Muted coral and pale sand lift this dark blue without fighting its low saturation, and burgundy makes it read richer than the usual gray pairing. Skip bright oranges, which overpower its dimmer character.
Is #00537b readable on white or black?
#00537b has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.