#5682B7 Hex Color
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Not a bright azure and not quite navy, #5682b7 is a dusty, matte blue with clear gray undertones. Its low saturation reads steady and understated, which makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a hero color. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to offset the coolness. The hex code #5682b7 fits finance, healthcare, and nautical palettes.
Questions about #5682b7
What is #5682b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5682b7 is rgb(86, 130, 183), in HSL hsl(213, 40%, 53%) and in CMYK 53%, 29%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #5682b7?
Warm, earthy accents flatter #5682b7 because they offset its cool, gray undertone. Try terracotta or muted rust for accents, and charcoal for text and dark UI elements.
Is #5682b7 readable on white or black?
#5682b7 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.