#053D66 Hex Color
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#053d66 is a dark, muted navy blue with cool undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.3:1 contrast. In dense layouts, pair it with lighter accents so its shaded depth does not feel heavy. The hex code #053d66 also supports formal nautical designs.
Questions about #053d66
What is #053d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #053d66 is rgb(5, 61, 102), in HSL hsl(205, 91%, 21%) and in CMYK 95%, 40%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #053d66?
#053d66 pairs well with burgundy, muted teal, and soft cream, creating contrast while preserving its formal, low-saturation character. Use warmer accents sparingly to keep the palette controlled.
Is #053d66 readable on white or black?
#053d66 has a 11.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.