#536382 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, this slate-toned blue carries a gray cast that keeps it matte instead of vivid. The hex code #536382 holds white text at about 6.0:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for body copy. It flatters burgundy more than camel and works best as a supporting tone in finance, security, or law enforcement design.
Questions about #536382
What is #536382 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #536382 is rgb(83, 99, 130), in HSL hsl(220, 22%, 42%) and in CMYK 36%, 24%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #536382?
Burgundy, terracotta, and warm cream all sharpen #536382, because its gray undertone flatters earthy warm tones more than bright primaries. Soft sage works too when you want a quieter, low-contrast palette.
Is #536382 readable on white or black?
#536382 has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.