#529EB7 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan sits in a cool, mid-tone range that feels steady and approachable. Because of its excellent 6.9:1 contrast ratio with black, the hex code #529eb7 works reliably for legible body text. Designers often use this shade in tech and communication interfaces to project trust. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate to keep the palette from feeling too washed out.
Questions about #529eb7
What is #529eb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #529eb7 is rgb(82, 158, 183), in HSL hsl(195, 41%, 52%) and in CMYK 55%, 14%, 0%, 28%.
What design styles work best with #529eb7?
This shade excels in professional tech and communication interfaces where clarity is paramount. Because it is highly legible, it works exceptionally well when paired against charcoal or deep slate backgrounds to ground the mid-tone and prevent a washed-out appearance.
Is #529eb7 readable on white or black?
#529eb7 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.