#5476B5 Hex Color
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The hex code #5476b5 is a muted, medium cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation supports trust and control without feeling severe, making it useful for finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with dark navy or warm white; black text provides about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #5476b5
What is #5476b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5476b5 is rgb(84, 118, 181), in HSL hsl(219, 40%, 52%) and in CMYK 54%, 35%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #5476b5?
Warm white and dark navy create a restrained, reliable palette with #5476b5, while muted terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base in buttons, illustrations, or small accent areas.
Does #5476b5 read as warm or cool?
#5476b5 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is strongest and its gray undertone reduces vividness, giving interfaces a calm, controlled feel rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #5476b5 readable on white or black?
#5476b5 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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.