#020527 Hex Color
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#020527 is an extremely desaturated, near-black shade with midnight blue undertones. This hue provides immense depth for UI backgrounds or luxury branding where pure black feels too harsh. It maintains excellent legibility with white text, offering a contrast ratio of 19.9:1. Because it is so dark, use this hex code as a base color rather than a small accent to establish a serious, moody atmosphere.
Questions about #020527
What is #020527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #020527 is rgb(2, 5, 39), in HSL hsl(235, 90%, 8%) and in CMYK 95%, 87%, 0%, 85%.
How should I use #020527 in digital design?
#020527 works best as a background color instead of pure black. Because it carries a subtle midnight blue undertone, it feels less harsh on the eyes and provides a more modern, premium foundation for high-contrast white typography.
Is #020527 readable on white or black?
#020527 has a 19.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.