#53688B Hex Color
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Reach for #53688b when a layout needs a blue that supports rather than shouts. This muted slate tone carries gray undertones and very low saturation, so it reads restrained and steady. It holds up as a UI background for dashboards, finance, or healthcare interfaces, and white text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 5.6:1. Pair it with terracotta or soft coral accents so the palette doesn’t go flat.
Questions about #53688b
What is #53688b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53688b is rgb(83, 104, 139), in HSL hsl(218, 25%, 44%) and in CMYK 40%, 25%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #53688b?
Warm accents like terracotta, burgundy, or soft coral keep this blue from reading flat. Cream and warm gray neutrals also work better than stark white.
Is #53688b readable on white or black?
#53688b has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.