#5572AE Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, this medium-dark blue leans gray instead of vivid. The hex code #5572ae reads dependable and low-key, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and security branding. White text hits about 4.8:1 contrast on it, clearing AA for body copy. It works best as a supporting tone behind content, and pairs well with terracotta to offset its coolness.
Questions about #5572ae
What is #5572ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5572ae is rgb(85, 114, 174), in HSL hsl(220, 35%, 51%) and in CMYK 51%, 34%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5572ae?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, or cream balance its cool gray undertone. For a tonal palette, set it next to deep navy and keep lighter tints for text on top.
Is #5572ae readable on white or black?
#5572ae has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.