#054E7C Hex Color
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This is not a bright ocean blue. #054e7c sits close to navy, dark and unsaturated, with a cool, steady presence. The hex code reads serious and dependable, which suits finance, law, and corporate branding. It works best as a dominant base, since white text reaches about 8.8:1 contrast on it. Pair it with burgundy or warm sand for a richer palette.
Questions about #054e7c
What is #054e7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #054e7c is rgb(5, 78, 124), in HSL hsl(203, 92%, 25%) and in CMYK 96%, 37%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #054e7c?
Burgundy, warm sand, and soft coral all bring out the depth in #054e7c without fighting it. For a cooler scheme, try slate gray or a muted teal as supporting tones.
Is #054e7c readable on white or black?
#054e7c has a 8.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.