#5787BC Hex Color
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Reach for #5787bc when a dashboard or healthcare interface needs a dependable mid-tone blue. This dusty, matte shade reads serious and cool because its saturation runs low. It works best as a supporting tone, not a hero color, where it can turn flat. The hex code #5787bc gives about 5.6:1 contrast with black text, so body copy stays readable. Warm terracotta accents lift its muted feel.
Questions about #5787bc
What is #5787bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5787bc is rgb(87, 135, 188), in HSL hsl(211, 43%, 54%) and in CMYK 54%, 28%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #5787bc?
Warm rust and terracotta accents balance its cool dustiness, while cream keeps layouts soft instead of sterile. Charcoal text and deep browns also read richer against it than plain white does.
Is #5787bc readable on white or black?
#5787bc has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.