#5376B5 Hex Color
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#5376b5 is a muted, medium-light blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation supports trust, reliability, and control without feeling severe. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, government, or technology interfaces. Black text reaches about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #5376b5
What is #5376b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5376b5 is rgb(83, 118, 181), in HSL hsl(219, 40%, 52%) and in CMYK 54%, 35%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #5376b5?
#5376b5 pairs well with white, charcoal, deep blue, and warm neutrals such as terracotta, balancing its cool gray undertones while keeping the overall palette calm; pale tints suit backgrounds, and deeper blue accents add hierarchy.
Where does #5376b5 work best in a design system?
Use #5376b5 as a supporting tone for navigation, panels, forms, and data displays when you want trust and control without the severity of a highly saturated blue, especially where a restrained visual hierarchy matters.
Is #5376b5 readable on white or black?
#5376b5 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.