#5582AD Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5582ad is a dusty medium blue with low saturation and a matte, slightly gray finish. Its restrained character suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where reliability matters. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm off-white. Black text provides about 5.2:1 contrast, making the hex code #5582ad suitable for small body text.
Questions about #5582ad
What is #5582ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5582ad is rgb(85, 130, 173), in HSL hsl(209, 35%, 51%) and in CMYK 51%, 25%, 0%, 32%.
Does #5582ad feel warm or cool?
#5582ad reads as a cool blue because its muted base is softened with gray rather than warm yellow or red, creating a calm, dependable, matte appearance that suits interfaces needing a quiet visual tone.
What colors pair well with #5582ad?
#5582ad pairs well with deep navy for a tonal scheme and warm off-white for gentle contrast; muted neutrals can preserve its dusty character, while brighter accents should be used sparingly so the low-saturation blue remains a calm supporting color.
Is #5582ad readable on white or black?
#5582ad has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.