#050C4A Hex Color
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This intense, near-black navy projects authority and serious corporate stability. Because it sits so low on the lightness scale, #050c4a works best as a primary background or a heavy graphic anchor rather than small text. It provides exceptional contrast for white type, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI designs. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut its cold, formal edge.
Questions about #050c4a
What is #050c4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #050c4a is rgb(5, 12, 74), in HSL hsl(234, 87%, 15%) and in CMYK 93%, 84%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #050c4a to soften its formal appearance?
Soft creams and muted golds effectively cut the cold, corporate edge of #050c4a. Using these warmer, lighter neutrals balances the intensity of the deep navy, creating a sophisticated and welcoming palette suitable for branding or high-end interface design.
Is #050c4a suitable for long-form body text in a user interface?
Using #050c4a for small, dense body text is generally discouraged because its extreme darkness lacks the necessary nuance for comfortable reading. It serves best as a primary background or a heavy graphic anchor rather than for legible, small-scale typography.
Is #050c4a readable on white or black?
#050c4a has a 18.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.