#5073AA Hex Color
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#5073aa is a muted, medium blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a calm, dependable feel without becoming stark or corporate. Use it as a supporting color in finance, healthcare, technology, or government designs, paired with warm white or slate. White text reads clearly on #5073aa, with about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #5073aa.
Questions about #5073aa
What is #5073aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5073aa is rgb(80, 115, 170), in HSL hsl(217, 36%, 49%) and in CMYK 53%, 32%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #5073aa?
#5073aa pairs well with warm white, soft gray, and slate, while muted terracotta or brass accents can add warmth without overpowering its cool, dusty blue base in restrained interface palettes.
Where does #5073aa work well in design?
#5073aa works well as a supporting color for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces because its muted blue tone feels calm, dependable, and professional without the sharper look of highly saturated blue.
Is #5073aa readable on white or black?
#5073aa has a 4.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.