#052F6B Hex Color
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#052f6b is a dark, cool blue with high saturation and a shadowed depth. Its serious tone suits finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.9:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy for a richer formal palette. The hex code for this color is #052f6b.
Questions about #052f6b
What is #052f6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #052f6b is rgb(5, 47, 107), in HSL hsl(215, 91%, 22%) and in CMYK 95%, 56%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #052f6b?
#052f6b pairs well with burgundy for a formal, rich palette, while white creates crisp contrast and lighter blues soften its depth; warm neutrals can keep the overall scheme from feeling too cold in layouts.
Does #052f6b work well with white text?
White text on #052f6b provides about a 12.9:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text and making the combination suitable for readable headings, buttons, and body copy.
Where does #052f6b work best?
#052f6b works best as a confident background or accent in finance, technology, government, and security designs, where its dark, cool saturation supports a serious, dependable tone without the softness of lighter blues.
Is #052f6b readable on white or black?
#052f6b has a 12.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.