#5797BA Hex Color
Calm mid-tone blue with cool depth
This unsaturated, mid-tone blue carries a cool, muted character that feels approachable and professional. Because of its reliable contrast, the hex code #5797ba works exceptionally well as a primary brand color for finance or security interfaces. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or charcoal grays rather than stark white, which can wash out its subtle depth. Its high readability also supports effective small-scale typography.
Questions about #5797ba
What is #5797ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5797ba is rgb(87, 151, 186), in HSL hsl(201, 42%, 54%) and in CMYK 53%, 19%, 0%, 27%.
Where does #5797ba work best in UI design?
This mid-tone blue acts as a strong, non-distracting anchor for financial or security-focused applications. It provides excellent readability for small-scale typography while maintaining a trustworthy, calm aesthetic that effectively pairs with charcoal or soft off-whites.
Is #5797ba readable on white or black?
#5797ba has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.