#549CCC Hex Color
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This mid-tone, unsaturated blue is a professional staple for finance and security interfaces. It provides a stable base color that feels corporate and reliable without being aggressive. Pair #549ccc with a crisp white or soft charcoal to maintain readability, as black text provides high contrast here. The hex code #549ccc works best in UI designs where you need a calm, controlled, and authoritative presence.
Questions about #549ccc
What is #549ccc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #549ccc is rgb(84, 156, 204), in HSL hsl(204, 54%, 56%) and in CMYK 59%, 24%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How do you use #549ccc in interface design?
This blue serves as a steady, authoritative base for finance and security dashboards where trust is paramount. It maintains high readability when paired with deep charcoal or crisp white, ensuring that text elements remain sharp and accessible for professional applications.
Is #549ccc readable on white or black?
#549ccc has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.