#5781B7 Hex Color
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#5781b7 is a muted matte blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its midrange lightness feels restrained, dependable, and controlled rather than vivid. It works well as a supporting tone for security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. It can look washed out beside white, so use stronger dark tones for emphasis. Black text reaches about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio here, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #5781b7
What is #5781b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5781b7 is rgb(87, 129, 183), in HSL hsl(214, 40%, 53%) and in CMYK 52%, 30%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5781b7?
#5781b7 pairs well with charcoal text, warm ivory, muted terracotta, and deep navy, combining clear contrast with restrained warmth while preserving its dusty blue character across interfaces, editorial layouts, and identity systems. Keep terracotta to small accents so the palette does not become overly earthy.
Is #5781b7 readable on white or black?
#5781b7 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.