#051D40 Hex Color
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#051d40 is a very dark, muted navy with cool blue undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed quality feels serious, controlled, and dependable, making it effective for finance, security, technology, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 16.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #051d40.
Questions about #051d40
What is #051d40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #051d40 is rgb(5, 29, 64), in HSL hsl(216, 86%, 14%) and in CMYK 92%, 55%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #051d40?
#051d40 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, muted burgundy for a formal accent, and pale blue-gray for a restrained interface palette that keeps the dark base from feeling heavy.
Is #051d40 readable on white or black?
#051d40 has a 16.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.