#5392B3 Hex Color
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A muted, steel-toned blue with gray undertones, #5392b3 sits at mid lightness and low saturation. It reads steady instead of bold, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech palettes. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.1:1 contrast, so it holds up as a UI background. Pair it with rust or warm sand to offset the coolness.
Questions about #5392b3
What is #5392b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5392b3 is rgb(83, 146, 179), in HSL hsl(201, 39%, 51%) and in CMYK 54%, 18%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #5392b3?
Warm rust, terracotta, and soft sand tones balance its coolness, while deep navy anchors it in a tonal scheme. For text, black gives the cleanest pairing at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Is #5392b3 readable on white or black?
#5392b3 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.