#052C68 Hex Color
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#052c68 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, shadowed quality. Its low lightness gives interfaces and branding a serious, dependable feel, suited to finance, security, government, and nautical designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code #052c68 pairs well with burgundy or soft gray.
Questions about #052c68
What is #052c68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #052c68 is rgb(5, 44, 104), in HSL hsl(216, 91%, 21%) and in CMYK 95%, 58%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #052c68?
#052c68 pairs well with burgundy for a richer, dramatic palette, while soft gray adds balance and keeps the overall design restrained; white provides clean contrast for text, borders, or supporting accents.
Does #052c68 read as warm or cool?
#052c68 reads as cool because its blue base and low lightness create a shadowed, reserved appearance; it conveys stability and seriousness, making it a strong fit for finance, security, government, and nautical design.
Is #052c68 readable on white or black?
#052c68 has a 13.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.