#5099D9 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-weight blue with a cool cast. #5099d9 feels steady and dependable, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and government or nautical branding. Its low saturation keeps it calm across large areas, though it can wash out beside pure white, so give it darker neighbors. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at roughly 6.9:1. Pair it with warm sand or terracotta to keep palettes from running cold.
Questions about #5099d9
What is #5099d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5099d9 is rgb(80, 153, 217), in HSL hsl(208, 64%, 58%) and in CMYK 63%, 29%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #5099d9?
Warm sand, cream, and terracotta all flatter #5099d9 because their warmth offsets its cool cast. Dark charcoal works too, though plain white can wash out its mid-tone softness.
Is #5099d9 readable on white or black?
#5099d9 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.