#053D06 Hex Color
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A deep, unsaturated green, #053d06 carries a moody, stable weight perfect for grounding dark interface designs. Because it sits so low in lightness, white text remains highly legible against it. Avoid using it as a primary background for dense blocks of copy, as it can feel muddy. Instead, pair it with muted metallic accents or soft creams to keep the palette balanced and readable.
Questions about #053d06
What is #053d06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #053d06 is rgb(5, 61, 6), in HSL hsl(121, 85%, 13%) and in CMYK 92%, 0%, 90%, 76%.
Is #053d06 suitable for large blocks of text?
This color feels too muddy for dense copy, so avoid using it as a primary background for long paragraphs. Reserve it for headers, accents, or navigation elements where high contrast against white text helps readability.
What color combinations work best with #053d06?
Pair this deep green with soft, creamy off-whites or muted metallics to maintain balance. Because the tone is so dark and unsaturated, avoid harsh, bright neons which can overwhelm the subtle, stable character of the shade.
Is #053d06 readable on white or black?
#053d06 has a 12.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.