#527694 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #527694 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte finish supports dependable, understated branding for finance, healthcare, government, and technology. Use the hex code #527694 as a supporting tone beside off-white or warm gray, or behind white body text, where its roughly 4.8:1 contrast meets WCAG AA.
Questions about #527694
What is #527694 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #527694 is rgb(82, 118, 148), in HSL hsl(207, 29%, 45%) and in CMYK 45%, 20%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #527694?
For balanced palettes, #527694 pairs well with off-white, warm gray, and charcoal, while muted terracotta or soft tan accents add warmth without overwhelming its low-saturation blue base in interfaces or branding work.
Is #527694 warm or cool?
#527694 reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones reduce saturation and warmth, creating a calm, dependable mood suited to dashboards, institutional branding, healthcare interfaces, and understated technology products.
Is #527694 readable on white or black?
#527694 has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.