#5360C6 Hex Color
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Think denim turned up: #5360c6 is a saturated, cool indigo with a violet lean. Its saturation makes it loud, so it shines as an accent or call-to-action rather than a full background. White text on #5360c6 hits about 5.4:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA. Pair it with warm ochre to offset the chill. Dial the saturation down and it drifts toward gray.
Questions about #5360c6
What is #5360c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5360c6 is rgb(83, 96, 198), in HSL hsl(233, 50%, 55%) and in CMYK 58%, 52%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #5360c6?
Warm earth tones like ochre and terracotta balance its cool violet lean, while soft apricot keeps it playful. Cool grays and navies mute it, so reserve those for borders and secondary text.
Does white text pass WCAG on #5360c6?
Yes. White on #5360c6 gives about 5.4:1 contrast, above the 4.5:1 AA threshold for small body text. Buttons and links with white type stay readable against it.
Is #5360c6 readable on white or black?
#5360c6 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.