#053275 Hex Color
A deep blue with firm authority
#053275 is a dark, cool blue with high saturation and a shaded finish. Its low lightness gives it visual weight, suggesting authority, trust, and control without feeling harsh. Use the hex code #053275 as a dominant background or branding base in finance, technology, and formal interfaces. White text reaches about 12.2:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text.
Questions about #053275
What is #053275 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #053275 is rgb(5, 50, 117), in HSL hsl(216, 92%, 24%) and in CMYK 96%, 57%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #053275?
#053275 pairs well with warm burgundy, soft ivory, and muted brass because those accents offset its cool, dark base while preserving its formal authority in brand palettes, editorial layouts, and polished interface designs.
Where does #053275 work best in a design?
#053275 works best as a dominant background or brand base when a design needs a serious, stable tone; its high darkness also suits navigation bars, dark-mode surfaces, large headings, and focused accent areas.
Is #053275 readable on white or black?
#053275 has a 12.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.