#53A0E4 Hex Color
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#53a0e4 is a cool, moderately light blue with soft saturation and a reliable feel. Its restrained brightness suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, with about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this blue is #53a0e4.
Questions about #53a0e4
What is #53a0e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53a0e4 is rgb(83, 160, 228), in HSL hsl(208, 73%, 61%) and in CMYK 64%, 30%, 0%, 11%.
Which colors pair well with #53a0e4?
#53a0e4 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and white, which reinforce its cool, dependable character without competing with its moderate brightness. Use darker neutrals for structure and white for open layouts; a warm accent can add contrast when needed.
Is #53a0e4 readable on white or black?
#53a0e4 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.