Information about #053E42 color

#053E42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #053E42 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Full Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(5, 62, 66) (2% red, 24.3% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 24 / 2 / 0 / 74 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #053E42 reads as a pure, full-strength water-like cyan and stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rich Black (#004040). Slightly further away sit Warm Black (#004242) and Volition Teal (#003B49).

The recipe behind #053E42 is rgb(5, 62, 66), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 11.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #053E42 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#053E42 color variations

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#053E42 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #053E42

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Rich Black color link
Rich Black

#004040

Warm Black color link
Warm Black

#004242

Cyprus color link
Cyprus

#0F4645

Aqua Deep color link
Aqua Deep

#014B43

City Limits color link
City Limits

#0C3A37

Barometer color link
Barometer

#11394C

Sherpa Blue color link
Sherpa Blue

#00494E

Loch Ness color link
Loch Ness

#072F37

Dark Teal color link
Dark Teal

#014D4E

Tiber color link
Tiber

#184343

#053E42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#053E42
  • RGB5, 62, 66
  • CMYK24, 2, 0, 74
  • HSL184°, 86%, 14%
  • HSL Precise183.934°, 85.915%, 13.922%
  • HSV184°, 92%, 26%
  • HSB184°, 92%, 26%
  • HEX ID053E42
  • DECIMAL ID343618
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
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