#0521E4 Hex Color

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Deep blue like #0521e4 earns its place as a dominant base in finance dashboards, security apps, and moody brand palettes. Its saturation is high, so it stays electric rather than muddy, though it can feel heavy across large layouts. White text reads clearly on top at roughly 9.0:1 contrast. Pair it with soft amber or warm gray to soften the cold edge.

Questions about #0521e4

What is #0521e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0521e4 is rgb(5, 33, 228), in HSL hsl(232, 96%, 46%) and in CMYK 98%, 86%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works on #0521e4?
White text. #0521e4 reaches a contrast ratio of about 9.0:1 against white, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Black text falls short on this background, so keep type light.
What colors pair well with #0521e4?
Warm tones like amber or sand balance its cold, electric intensity. Muted grays also work when you want the blue to stay the focus of the palette.
Is #0521e4 readable on white or black?
#0521e4 has a 8.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.