#5174B7 Hex Color
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#5174b7 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte finish. This muted tone provides a stable base for corporate or technology interfaces where reliability matters more than high energy. It pairs well with charcoal or crisp white to maintain readability. Because of its cool temperature, the hex code #5174b7 works best as a primary background element rather than a small accent.
Questions about #5174b7
What is #5174b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5174b7 is rgb(81, 116, 183), in HSL hsl(219, 41%, 52%) and in CMYK 56%, 37%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #5174b7?
This dusty blue thrives when grounded by neutral tones that let its unsaturated quality breathe without competing. It pairs perfectly with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or a crisp off-white for a clean, stable corporate interface.
Is #5174b7 considered a warm or cool color?
#5174b7 is definitively a cool-toned blue, though its unsaturated, matte quality keeps it from feeling icy or sharp. The dusty undertones provide a professional, approachable temperature that works well in technology and productivity applications.
Is #5174b7 readable on white or black?
#5174b7 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.