#5448A8 Hex Color
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#5448a8 is a hex code for a dark, dim indigo that leans purple. Its muted saturation keeps it serious rather than electric, so it works best as a dominant base in dark UI and night sky themes rather than a bright accent. Pair it with warm mustard or soft peach to lift its gloom. White text reads clearly on top at roughly 7.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #5448a8
What is #5448a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5448a8 is rgb(84, 72, 168), in HSL hsl(248, 40%, 47%) and in CMYK 50%, 57%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #5448a8?
Warm accents like mustard, soft peach, and dusty rose lift the gloom of #5448a8 without clashing. For a cooler scheme, try slate blue and pale lavender, keeping the indigo as the dominant base.
Is #5448a8 readable on white or black?
#5448a8 has a 7.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.