#052251 Hex Color
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#052251 is a dark, cool blue with low lightness and a subdued, serious character. Its depth suits corporate, finance, government, security, and nautical branding, especially as a dominant background. Pair it with burgundy or warm gray for contrast. White text reads clearly on this shade, with about a 15.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #052251.
Questions about #052251
What is #052251 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #052251 is rgb(5, 34, 81), in HSL hsl(217, 88%, 17%) and in CMYK 94%, 58%, 0%, 68%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #052251?
#052251 pairs well with white for crisp readability, warm gray for softer contrast, and burgundy for a restrained accent; pale blue can add separation without weakening its serious, cool character.
Where does #052251 work best in a design?
#052251 works well as a dominant background or header in corporate, finance, government, security, and nautical designs, where its low lightness creates a formal, dependable mood and lighter text maintains clear visual hierarchy.
Is #052251 readable on white or black?
#052251 has a 15.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.