Information about #052B5C color

#052B5C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #052B5C is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Full Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(5, 43, 92) (2% red, 16.9% green, 36.1% blue), or CMYK 34 / 19 / 0 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #052B5C reads as a intensely saturated azure and carries a shadowy depth. 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 FRIDGEIT BLUE (#072C5E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Marine (#042E60) and Deep Azure (#002D59).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(5, 43, 92)), which gives #052B5C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#052B5C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#052B5C 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 #052B5C

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

Marine color link
Marine

#042E60

Deep Azure color link
Deep Azure

#002D59

Astros Navy color link
Astros Navy

#002D62

Cool Black color link
Cool Black

#002E63

Green Vogue color link
Green Vogue

#032B52

Downriver color link
Downriver

#092256

Norway Blue color link
Norway Blue

#00205B

Penn Blue color link
Penn Blue

#011F5B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#052B5C
  • RGB5, 43, 92
  • CMYK34, 19, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(5, 43, 92)
  • HSL214°, 90%, 19%
  • HSL Precise213.793°, 89.691%, 19.02%
  • HSV214°, 95%, 36%
  • HSB214°, 95%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.020
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • GLSLvec3(0.020, 0.169, 0.361)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.020, 0.169, 0.361, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.020, 0.169, 0.361)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID052B5C
  • DECIMAL ID338780
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01