#536872 Hex Color
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Cadet is a muted, dusty blue with strong grey undertones. It functions best as a stabilizing base color for corporate UI designs or tech branding where a professional, understated mood is required. Because it is somewhat desaturated, #536872 pairs well with crisp white text to ensure readability. Avoid using it alongside other muddy tones, as it can easily lose definition.
Questions about Cadet
What is the hex code for Cadet?
Cadet is #536872. In RGB that is rgb(83, 104, 114), in HSL hsl(199, 16%, 39%) and in CMYK 27%, 9%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with Cadet #536872?
Cadet #536872 functions best when paired with crisp, high-contrast neutrals like white or soft charcoal to maintain readability. Because the color is somewhat desaturated and muddy, avoid placing it directly against other muted, earthy tones which can cause the design to lose definition.
Is Cadet readable on white or black?
Cadet has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.