#052A45

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #052A45?

RGB(5, 42, 69), HSL(205.3, 86.5%, 14.5%), CMYK(92.8%, 39.1%, 0.0%, 72.9%).

Q: Does #052A45 meet WCAG contrast on white?

14.75:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#052A45 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 5, 42, 69, in HSL 205.3°, 86.5%, 14.5%, and in CMYK 92.8%, 39.1%, 0.0%, 72.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 5020 Ocean Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#052A45

RGB

5, 42, 69

HSL

205.3, 86.5%, 14.5%

HSV

205.3, 92.8%, 27.1%

CMYK

92.8%, 39.1%, 0.0%, 72.9%

OKLCH

0.2757 0.0641 245.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5020 Ocean Blue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.