#5796AD Hex Color
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Somewhere between sea glass and an overcast sky, #5796ad is a dusty cyan with real gray in it. The muted saturation keeps it cool without turning icy, and it reads best as a supporting tone beside warm terracotta or charcoal. Black text hits about 6.4:1 contrast on it, so it holds up as a UI background for small type.
Questions about #5796ad
What is #5796ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5796ad is rgb(87, 150, 173), in HSL hsl(196, 34%, 51%) and in CMYK 50%, 13%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #5796ad?
Terracotta, warm sand, and charcoal balance its cool ashiness well. A deep plum makes a less obvious pairing. Skip pale pastels nearby, since they can make it look washed out.
Is #5796ad readable on white or black?
#5796ad has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.