#5598AF Hex Color
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#5598af is a muted cyan with cool blue undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its medium lightness feels refreshing and open without becoming vivid, making it useful for technology, aerospace, and communication brands. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or warm coral. The hex code for this color is #5598af, with about 6.5:1 contrast for black body text.
Questions about #5598af
What is #5598af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5598af is rgb(85, 152, 175), in HSL hsl(195, 36%, 51%) and in CMYK 51%, 13%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5598af?
Does #5598af feel warm or cool?
#5598af reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue component is stronger than its red component and its saturation is restrained. The dusty finish keeps it calm rather than vivid, making it suitable for clean interfaces and spacious visual systems.
Is #5598af readable on white or black?
#5598af has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.