#053DB3 Hex Color
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A dark, saturated blue that reads steady and serious. #053db3 works as a dominant base in dark mode UI, finance, and security branding. White text hits about 9.0:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with burgundy or brass rather than the usual gray. The hex code is #053db3, one of many deeper blue tones worth sampling.
Questions about #053db3
What is #053db3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #053db3 is rgb(5, 61, 179), in HSL hsl(221, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 97%, 66%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #053db3?
Warm accents like burgundy or brass bring out its depth and feel fresher than the standard gray pairing. A soft peach or muted gold also adds contrast without clashing.
Is #053db3 readable on white or black?
#053db3 has a 9.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.