#547689 Hex Color
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Ashy and dim, #547689 is a muted blue that leans closer to gray than to sky. Its very low saturation keeps things subdued, which suits UI backgrounds and supporting elements in finance or healthcare design. White text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Be aware it can look washed out beside pure white, so warmer neighbors like sand or soft coral flatter it more.
Questions about #547689
What is #547689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #547689 is rgb(84, 118, 137), in HSL hsl(202, 24%, 43%) and in CMYK 39%, 14%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #547689?
Warm neutrals like sand, soft coral, and muted ochre bring out its blue undertone and keep it from reading flat. Pale grays are a poor match because they drain what little saturation it has.
Is #547689 better as a background or an accent?
It works best as a large background or supporting tone, taking up 60 or 30 percent of a palette. As a small accent it lacks the saturation to pop, so use it in bigger blocks where its calm character matters.
Is #547689 readable on white or black?
#547689 has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.