#53758D Hex Color
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#53758d is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation creates a controlled, dependable mood suited to finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or copper. The hex code #53758d also supports readable white body text.
Questions about #53758d
What is #53758d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53758d is rgb(83, 117, 141), in HSL hsl(205, 26%, 44%) and in CMYK 41%, 17%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #53758d?
Does #53758d work with white text?
White text is a readable choice on #53758d, though its contrast is just below the WCAG AA threshold for normal text, so test size, weight, and surrounding elements before relying on it. It clears the lower contrast threshold for large text, but verify the final combination in an accessibility checker.
Where does #53758d work well?
#53758d works well as a supporting color in finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding, plus dark interface panels where its low saturation creates a calm, dependable backdrop for focused content.
Is #53758d readable on white or black?
#53758d has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.