#5291B5 Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone blue brings a sense of professional restraint to any interface. Because it is unsaturated and cool, #5291b5 works exceptionally well as a reliable base color for security or financial dashboards. It maintains enough contrast for accessible body text, though it shines brightest when paired with soft slate grays. This hex code provides a steady, grounded anchor in a busy design.
Questions about #5291b5
What is #5291b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5291b5 is rgb(82, 145, 181), in HSL hsl(202, 40%, 52%) and in CMYK 55%, 20%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #5291b5?
Is #5291b5 readable on white or black?
#5291b5 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.