#5278BA Hex Color
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#5278ba is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte finish. Its muted character makes it an excellent supporting background color for professional interfaces, as it avoids the harshness of high-saturation hues. Because it meets WCAG AA contrast standards, black text remains highly legible against it. Pair this shade with soft cream or charcoal grays to maintain a clean, grounded look in UI designs or corporate branding projects.
Questions about #5278ba
What is #5278ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5278ba is rgb(82, 120, 186), in HSL hsl(218, 43%, 53%) and in CMYK 56%, 35%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #5278ba for a balanced design?
Is #5278ba readable on white or black?
#5278ba has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 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.