#5064AD Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a matte quality that feels controlled and professional. #5064ad works well as a background for clean tech or finance UI. Because the color is muted, white text remains legible against it with a 5.6:1 contrast ratio. Designers rely on this hex code for serious, reliable interfaces where you need to avoid high-saturation distractions.

Questions about #5064ad

What is #5064ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5064ad is rgb(80, 100, 173), in HSL hsl(227, 37%, 50%) and in CMYK 54%, 42%, 0%, 32%.
Does #5064ad work well for UI text?
#5064ad functions best as a background or accent color rather than body text. Because it is a mid-tone blue, it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds to meet strict accessibility standards for small, readable paragraph text.
What colors pair well with #5064ad?
This blue pairs effectively with neutral grays like charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain a professional look. For a secondary pop, try a subtle warm accent like a muted coral or a soft, desaturated mustard to create balanced contrast.
Is #5064ad readable on white or black?
#5064ad has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.