#5474B4 Hex Color
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#5474b4 is a dusty, muted blue with a matte, cool-gray cast. Its low saturation keeps things calm and understated, a fit for finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and government work where trust beats flash. Use it as a supporting tone; large fields can turn flat and muddy next to white. It looks richer against warm terracotta than against plain neutrals. White text clears AA at about 4.6:1.
Questions about #5474b4
What is #5474b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5474b4 is rgb(84, 116, 180), in HSL hsl(220, 39%, 52%) and in CMYK 53%, 36%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5474b4?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, rust, and ochre bring out its cool side without clashing. Soft cream or charcoal work when you need a quieter, more neutral palette.
Is #5474b4 readable on white or black?
#5474b4 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.