#5388B0 Hex Color
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#5388b0 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation supports trust and control without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces, especially with darker neutrals. The hex code #5388b0 also supports readable black body text at about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5388b0
What is #5388b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5388b0 is rgb(83, 136, 176), in HSL hsl(206, 37%, 51%) and in CMYK 53%, 23%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #5388b0?
#5388b0 pairs well with charcoal, warm off-white, muted terracotta, and deep navy because these colors balance its cool gray-blue character while giving designers clear text, surface, and accent roles across a restrained palette.
Where does #5388b0 work best in a design?
#5388b0 works best as a supporting color for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces, where its muted coolness feels dependable without overwhelming content. It can also anchor navigation or large panels, but darker text and warm accents improve separation.
Is #5388b0 readable on white or black?
#5388b0 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.