#04535E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #04535e is a cool cyan with gray-blue undertones and low saturation. Its serious, shadowy character suits technology, aerospace, and moody interface backgrounds, while coral or soft peach adds energy. Use it as a dominant base with white type: the hex code provides about 8.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA requirements for body text.
Questions about #04535e
What is #04535e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04535e is rgb(4, 83, 94), in HSL hsl(187, 92%, 19%) and in CMYK 96%, 12%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #04535e?
#04535e pairs well with coral and soft peach, which add warmth against its dark, cool base, while white creates crisp contrast and muted neutrals keep the palette restrained for interfaces, technology visuals, and editorial layouts.
Does #04535e read as a warm or cool color?
#04535e reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green base carries gray-blue undertones and little warmth, while its muted saturation softens the brightness and gives the shade a reserved, shadowy feel rather than a vivid tropical cyan.
Is #04535e readable on white or black?
#04535e has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.