#205382 Hex Color
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#205382 is a dark, muted blue with cool steel undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, dependable mood for finance, security, government, and technology designs. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting brand color, pairing it with warm ivory or burgundy. White text achieves about 8.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #205382
What is #205382 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #205382 is rgb(32, 83, 130), in HSL hsl(209, 60%, 32%) and in CMYK 75%, 36%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #205382?
Warm ivory, burgundy, and muted neutrals pair well with #205382, balancing its cool steel undertones without making the palette feel harsh in interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand systems that need a grounded accent. Use ivory for contrast and burgundy for a restrained accent.
Does #205382 work with white text?
Yes, #205382 works well with white text, reaching about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio and meeting WCAG AA for body copy in typical interface use across buttons, navigation, and dark background panels. Check the final font size and weight in your design.
Is #205382 a warm or cool color?
#205382 reads as a cool, dark blue because its muted saturation is paired with steel-like undertones rather than yellow or red warmth. That gives it a serious, stable mood suited to finance, security, government, and technology design.
Is #205382 readable on white or black?
#205382 has a 8.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.