#526D89 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #526d89 is an ashy blue with almost no brightness left in it. That low saturation makes it a dependable supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and government palettes. It reads level-headed without shouting, and white text passes AA at small sizes on top of it. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft cream so it doesn’t go flat.
Questions about #526d89
What is #526d89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #526d89 is rgb(82, 109, 137), in HSL hsl(211, 25%, 43%) and in CMYK 40%, 20%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #526d89?
Warm terracotta, soft cream, and burgundy all lift #526d89 and offset its cool, ashy character. Skip bright whites next to it, which can make the blue look washed out.
Is #526d89 readable on white or black?
#526d89 has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.