#536C8C Hex Color
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Dusty slate blue with a gray cast. #536c8c works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where its very low saturation reads steady instead of dull. It comes alive next to warm accents like terracotta or brass, and white text clears AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code #536c8c suits finance, tech, and government palettes that need quiet authority.
Questions about #536c8c
What is #536c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #536c8c is rgb(83, 108, 140), in HSL hsl(214, 26%, 44%) and in CMYK 41%, 23%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #536c8c?
Warm accents make #536c8c look richer than it does against cool grays. Try terracotta, brass, or dusty rose against it, and favor off-white over pure white for softer contrast.
Is #536c8c readable on white or black?
#536c8c has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.