#052666 Hex Color
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This ultra-dark, saturated navy conveys heavy authority and technical reliability. Because of its intense darkness, #052666 works best as a primary background for high-contrast, light-mode UI elements or authoritative branding. White text maintains excellent readability against this shade, achieving a 14.2:1 contrast ratio. Use it sparingly in large blocks to avoid overwhelming a layout, as its dense character can feel quite moody and imposing.
Questions about #052666
What is #052666 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #052666 is rgb(5, 38, 102), in HSL hsl(220, 91%, 21%) and in CMYK 95%, 63%, 0%, 60%.
Is #052666 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
#052666 works best as a background color rather than body text, as its extreme darkness demands a very light, high-contrast foreground. It maintains excellent readability when paired with white or pale, muted tones for a clean interface.
What color palettes pair well with #052666?
This deep navy pairs best with cool, light tones or sharp metallics to maintain its professional character. Soft shades like silver or sky blue prevent the design from becoming too moody or visually overwhelming.
Is #052666 readable on white or black?
#052666 has a 14.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.