#02528F Hex Color
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This deep, saturated blue carries an air of serious authority and calculated distance. Because it is quite dark, #02528f functions best as a dominant base color for security or finance interfaces where readability is key. It pairs exceptionally well with crisp white text, providing high contrast that keeps professional layouts clean. Use it sparingly in smaller UI elements to avoid creating a heavy or gloomy atmosphere.
Questions about #02528f
What is #02528f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #02528f is rgb(2, 82, 143), in HSL hsl(206, 97%, 28%) and in CMYK 99%, 43%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #02528f in professional interfaces?
Is #02528f suitable for primary button text or backgrounds?
Using #02528f as a background color provides excellent authority but requires white or very light text to meet accessibility standards. If using it for text, keep the font weight bold or larger than average to ensure the characters remain sharp and legible against lighter backgrounds.
Is #02528f readable on white or black?
#02528f has a 8.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.