#5277B6 Hex Color
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A dusty, medium blue that leans gray. #5277b6 reads steady and understated, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and quiet brand palettes. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than the star. Warm accents like copper or soft cream keep it from feeling flat. Black text passes AA here at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #5277b6
What is #5277b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5277b6 is rgb(82, 119, 182), in HSL hsl(218, 41%, 52%) and in CMYK 55%, 35%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #5277b6?
Warm tones give it the most life: terracotta, copper, and soft cream all offset its gray cast. Keep it in a supporting role and let one warm accent carry the energy.
Is #5277b6 readable on white or black?
#5277b6 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.