#053C3F Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #053c3f is a cool cyan with strong green undertones and a serious, mysterious mood. Its low lightness gives interfaces depth, while its restrained saturation avoids a harsh look. Use the hex code #053c3f as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 12.2:1 contrast. It also suits technology, aerospace, and moody branding.
Questions about #053c3f
What is #053c3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #053c3f is rgb(5, 60, 63), in HSL hsl(183, 85%, 13%) and in CMYK 92%, 5%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #053c3f?
It pairs well with warm off-white, pale beige, muted terracotta, and restrained gold, which balance its cool green depth without making the palette feel harsh or losing the serious mood that gives it character.
Is #053c3f a warm or cool color?
#053c3f reads as a cool, heavily muted cyan-teal because its blue-green balance and low lightness give it a deep, restrained appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow or red undertones.
Is #053c3f readable on white or black?
#053c3f has a 12.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.