#52689B Hex Color
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#52689b is a muted, cool blue with a dusty, low-saturation finish and medium-dark value. Its restrained character suits finance, healthcare, government, and security interfaces that need trust without visual noise. Use it as a supporting UI background or brand tone; white text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #52689b.
Questions about #52689b
What is #52689b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52689b is rgb(82, 104, 155), in HSL hsl(222, 31%, 46%) and in CMYK 47%, 33%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #52689b?
#52689b pairs well with white, soft gray, and warm accents such as terracotta or muted gold, which balance its cool blue base. Use pale neutrals for a calm interface and warmer accents sparingly for contrast and visual focus.
Does #52689b read as warm or cool?
#52689b reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue-violet hue and low saturation create a dusty finish. It communicates steadiness and restraint, making it a practical choice for finance, healthcare, government, security, and other low-noise interfaces.
Is #52689b readable on white or black?
#52689b has a 5.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.81:1 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.