#053E66 Hex Color
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#053e66 is a dark, muted blue with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its deep value gives layouts a serious, stable feel, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #053e66.
Questions about #053e66
What is #053e66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #053e66 is rgb(5, 62, 102), in HSL hsl(205, 91%, 21%) and in CMYK 95%, 39%, 0%, 60%.
Does #053e66 work with white text?
Yes, #053e66 provides about an 11.1:1 contrast ratio with white text, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text and making it a strong choice for accessible dark backgrounds in websites, dashboards, and other interfaces.
What colors pair well with #053e66?
#053e66 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and muted warm accents, creating balanced palettes that preserve its serious character without competing with its deep value in interface and branding work. Use lighter neutrals for readable text and restrained copper or terracotta accents for warmth.
What mood does #053e66 convey?
#053e66 conveys a serious, stable mood through its dark value and cool green undertones, making it a strong choice for formal interfaces, financial services, technology products, government materials, and branding that needs to feel dependable.
Is #053e66 readable on white or black?
#053e66 has a 11.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.