#526DC4 Hex Color
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Denim with a drop of violet, #526dc4 is a muted medium blue that reads steady rather than bold. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for finance, tech, and healthcare branding. White text passes contrast on it, so it works for buttons and headers. It flatters warm accents like terracotta better than the usual gray pairings.
Questions about #526dc4
What is #526dc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #526dc4 is rgb(82, 109, 196), in HSL hsl(226, 49%, 55%) and in CMYK 58%, 44%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #526dc4?
Warm accents like terracotta and burgundy bring out its depth better than the obvious gray or camel choices. Soft off-whites and deep navy also round it out in larger palettes.
Is #526dc4 readable on white or black?
#526dc4 has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 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.