#05436C Hex Color
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The hex code #05436c is a dark, muted navy blue with cool, slightly green undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.4:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for restrained warmth.
Questions about #05436c
What is #05436c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #05436c is rgb(5, 67, 108), in HSL hsl(204, 91%, 22%) and in CMYK 95%, 38%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #05436c?
#05436c pairs especially well with burgundy, warm ivory, and muted metallic tones because their warmth offsets its cool, low-lightness character. Use those accents sparingly to keep the palette formal rather than heavy.
Is #05436c readable on white or black?
#05436c has a 10.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.