#053D80 Hex Color
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Navy blue, plain and unambiguous. The hex code #053d80 sits dark and muted on the color wheel, with a cool, slightly gray cast that reads dependable rather than playful. That makes it a strong dominant base for finance, government, and security work. White text on it reaches about 10.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small type. Try pairing it with burgundy or warm sand instead of the usual white for a richer scheme.
Questions about #053d80
What is #053d80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #053d80 is rgb(5, 61, 128), in HSL hsl(213, 92%, 26%) and in CMYK 96%, 52%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #053d80?
Warm accents like burgundy, muted gold, and sand flatter this navy more than plain white does, since they offset its cool, gray-leaning cast. Keep it as the dominant color and let one warm tone carry the accent.
Is #053d80 readable on white or black?
#053d80 has a 10.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.