#054966 Hex Color
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#054966 is a dark, muted blue with a cool teal undertone and a serious, dependable presence. Its low lightness suits corporate branding, finance dashboards, security interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with burgundy or warm gray accents. The hex code #054966 supports clear white body text at about a 9.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #054966
What is #054966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #054966 is rgb(5, 73, 102), in HSL hsl(198, 91%, 21%) and in CMYK 95%, 28%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #054966?
#054966 pairs well with warm neutrals and muted red accents, which soften its cool depth without competing with it, while burgundy can add a restrained, warm counterpoint to layouts and interfaces.
Is #054966 a warm or cool color?
#054966 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue base is tempered by a muted teal undertone, giving it a dependable, restrained presence that suits serious interfaces, corporate layouts, security-focused products, and atmospheric backgrounds.
Is #054966 readable on white or black?
#054966 has a 9.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.