#052246 Hex Color
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#052246 is a deeply unsaturated navy with a muted, dusty quality. It functions best as a dominant background color, providing a professional and stable foundation for tech or corporate interfaces. Because it is so dark, avoid pairing it with black. Instead, use crisp white text, which offers excellent readability and high contrast. The hex code for this cool, shadowy blue is #052246.
Questions about #052246
What is #052246 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #052246 is rgb(5, 34, 70), in HSL hsl(213, 87%, 15%) and in CMYK 93%, 51%, 0%, 73%.
How should I use #052246 in interface design?
#052246 functions best as a dominant background color for professional tech or corporate dashboards. Because it is so dark, avoid pairing it with black text, as the lack of contrast will hurt readability. Stick to crisp white for text.
What colors pair well with #052246?
Pair #052246 with high-contrast, lighter neutrals or metallic accents like silver or platinum to maintain its professional edge. Avoid muddy earth tones, which can make the palette feel overly heavy, and instead introduce brighter, cooler accent colors for balance.
Is #052246 readable on white or black?
#052246 has a 15.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.