#5789A9 Hex Color
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#5789a9 is a muted, matte blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, ashy finish suggests calm control, trust, and reliability without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, technology, healthcare, or government interfaces. As a hex code, #5789a9 also supports black body text with about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #5789a9
What is #5789a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5789a9 is rgb(87, 137, 169), in HSL hsl(203, 32%, 50%) and in CMYK 49%, 19%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #5789a9 in a design palette?
#5789a9 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta because these colors sharpen its cool, dusty base without making the palette feel overly bright or busy in practical interface and brand layouts. Use charcoal for text, cream for open space, and terracotta sparingly for calls to action.
Is #5789a9 readable on white or black?
#5789a9 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.