#053737 Hex Color
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#053737 is a very dark, muted cyan with a blue-green cast and a gloomy, serious character. It works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, aerospace branding, and technology products, while pale coral or warm ivory adds lift. The hex code #053737 supports clear white body text, with about a 13.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #053737
What is #053737 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #053737 is rgb(5, 55, 55), in HSL hsl(180, 83%, 12%) and in CMYK 91%, 0%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #053737?
#053737 pairs well with pale coral, warm ivory, and restrained neutrals, which lift its deep blue-green base without competing with its serious mood; use coral for accents, or place #053737 text on ivory for readable body copy.
Does #053737 read as warm or cool?
#053737 reads as a cool, very dark color because its muted cyan base leans blue-green rather than yellow-green, giving it a controlled, serious character that feels more atmospheric than bright or lively. Warm ivory or pale coral can soften that effect.
Is #053737 readable on white or black?
#053737 has a 13.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.