#528F9D Hex Color
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This dusty cyan sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum, offering an ashy, muted appearance that feels measured and professional. Because it is quite unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text creates a 5.8:1 contrast ratio against #528f9d, making it highly accessible for body type. Try pairing it with crisp charcoal grays for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #528f9d
What is #528f9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #528f9d is rgb(82, 143, 157), in HSL hsl(191, 31%, 47%) and in CMYK 48%, 9%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #528f9d?
This muted shade pairs exceptionally well with charcoal for a sophisticated, balanced look that avoids being too harsh. Because #528f9d is naturally desaturated, it also works beautifully when accented by warmer neutrals or deep, muted earth tones.
Is #528f9d readable on white or black?
#528f9d has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.