#5471AD Hex Color

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Muted and cool, #5471ad is a medium-dark blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suggests control and reliability, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. White text remains readable at roughly 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #5471ad.

Questions about #5471ad

What is #5471ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5471ad is rgb(84, 113, 173), in HSL hsl(220, 35%, 50%) and in CMYK 51%, 35%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5471ad?
The muted blue #5471ad pairs well with white, charcoal, and warm ochre accents, creating a balanced palette that offsets its cool gray undertones in interfaces, dashboards, and editorial layouts without feeling overly bright or formal.
Does #5471ad read as a warm or cool color?
#5471ad reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a calm, controlled character that suits navigation, forms, dashboards, and other interfaces needing a dependable visual tone.
Is #5471ad readable on white or black?
#5471ad has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.