#052620 Hex Color
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#052620 is a dark, muted teal with very low lightness and gray-green undertones. Its ashy depth creates a serious, mysterious mood while staying composed and refreshing. The hex code #052620 works well as a dominant dark-mode background, with white text providing about 16.1:1 contrast for clear, accessible type.
Questions about #052620
What is #052620 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #052620 is rgb(5, 38, 32), in HSL hsl(169, 77%, 8%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 16%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #052620?
Warm pale neutrals soften #052620, while muted terracotta adds controlled warmth and gives its dark, gray-green base a more approachable edge across brand palettes and interface accents without reducing its visual weight.
Is #052620 readable on white or black?
#052620 has a 16.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.