#5493AF Hex Color
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Lake water on an overcast day comes close to this muted blue. Gray undertones keep it steady and calm, a fit for finance, healthcare, or government branding. The hex code #5493af works best as a supporting tone, since it can read flat when it carries a whole palette. Black text on it hits 6.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #5493af
What is #5493af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5493af is rgb(84, 147, 175), in HSL hsl(198, 36%, 51%) and in CMYK 52%, 16%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #5493af?
Warm accents like coral or terracotta bring out the best in #5493af, balancing its cool gray undertones without fighting it. For a quieter scheme, layer it with charcoal and off-white.
Is #5493af readable on white or black?
#5493af has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.