#05161C Hex Color
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This dusky, near-black shade carries a heavy cyan influence that creates an intense and serious mood. Its dark, shadowy quality works well for high-contrast web designs or technology interfaces that require a grounded feel. Because it avoids the brightness of traditional blues, the hex code #05161c adds professional weight to background elements and modern layouts.
Questions about #05161c
What is #05161c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #05161c is rgb(5, 22, 28), in HSL hsl(196, 70%, 6%) and in CMYK 82%, 21%, 0%, 89%.
Is #05161c readable on white or black?
#05161c has a 18.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.