#5273B0 Hex Color
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#5273b0 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte finish that reads as professional and restrained. This hex code works best as a supporting tone in corporate or technical interfaces where reliability is the priority. Because of its medium lightness, white text remains readable against it, meeting WCAG standards for body copy. Pair this with soft warm greys to avoid a sterile, overly uniform look.
Questions about #5273b0
What is #5273b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5273b0 is rgb(82, 115, 176), in HSL hsl(219, 37%, 51%) and in CMYK 53%, 35%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5273b0?
#5273b0 works best when paired with warm, neutral tones to balance its cooler, dusty character. Soft warm greys or a subtle cream allow this blue to function as a professional foundation without feeling overly sterile or cold in UI designs.
Is #5273b0 readable on white or black?
#5273b0 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.