#05113A Hex Color
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#05113a is a very dark, cool blue with a muted, shadowed appearance. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, dependable tone suited to finance, security, technology, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background in dark interfaces, pairing it with burgundy or soft white. The hex code #05113a supports clear white text with about 18.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #05113a
What is #05113a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #05113a is rgb(5, 17, 58), in HSL hsl(226, 84%, 12%) and in CMYK 91%, 71%, 0%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #05113a?
Pair #05113a with soft white for crisp contrast, burgundy for a restrained accent, or muted blue-gray for a quieter interface palette. These combinations preserve its formal character while adding warmth or separation without overwhelming the dark base.
Is #05113a a warm or cool color?
#05113a reads as a very cool blue because its blue channel dominates while red and green remain low, creating a shadowed, restrained appearance. It works well when you want a serious, dependable mood rather than warmth or energy.
Is #05113a readable on white or black?
#05113a has a 18.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.