#0520B3 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated navy carries a serious and authoritative weight. It works best as a primary branding color or a bold background for high-tech interfaces. Because of its deep chroma, white text stands out with excellent contrast for legibility. The hex code for this blue is #0520b3. When designing with it, pair this shade against softer grays to avoid a harsh or jarring visual effect.
Questions about #0520b3
What is #0520b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0520b3 is rgb(5, 32, 179), in HSL hsl(231, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 97%, 82%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0520b3?
Pair #0520b3 with soft neutrals like light gray or silver to balance its heavy intensity without losing legibility. Avoid placing it directly against busy patterns or competing vibrant colors, as the high chroma of this blue can easily overpower softer surrounding elements.
Is #0520b3 readable on white or black?
#0520b3 has a 11.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.