#526A8E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries an ashy undertone that feels restrained rather than vibrant. Because #526a8e is low in saturation, it functions best as a professional base color for corporate interfaces or fintech dashboards. It offers a sophisticated alternative to standard navies. Pair it with crisp white text to maintain WCAG accessibility standards, as this combination ensures readability for small UI elements.
Questions about #526a8e
What is #526a8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #526a8e is rgb(82, 106, 142), in HSL hsl(216, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 42%, 25%, 0%, 44%.
Which color palettes complement #526a8e?
Is #526a8e readable on white or black?
#526a8e has a 5.51:1 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.