#051B24 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and almost black at first glance, this deep cyan carries a gray undertone that reads serious and nautical. The hex code #051b24 works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces or moody layouts, where white text reaches about 17.7:1 contrast. It pairs well with warm coral or amber accents, which keep the palette from going flat. At large sizes it can read muddy, so let it hold backgrounds rather than fine detail.
Questions about #051b24
What is #051b24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #051b24 is rgb(5, 27, 36), in HSL hsl(197, 76%, 8%) and in CMYK 86%, 25%, 0%, 86%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #051b24?
Warm accents like coral, amber, and burnt orange give #051b24 the most lift, since the color is dark and desaturated on its own. For text and UI elements, white and pale warm neutrals keep contrast high and readable.
Is #051b24 readable on white or black?
#051b24 has a 17.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.