#57A6D3 Hex Color
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With its medium-light value and restrained saturation, #57a6d3 is a cool blue with a slightly gray cast. The hex code suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces where reliability and control matter. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI panel, pairing it with charcoal for strong readability. Black text reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #57a6d3
What is #57a6d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57a6d3 is rgb(87, 166, 211), in HSL hsl(202, 58%, 58%) and in CMYK 59%, 21%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #57a6d3?
#57a6d3 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, while navy adds depth and white keeps the palette clean. Soft neutrals can support its restrained blue without competing with its cool, slightly gray character.
Is #57a6d3 a warm or cool color?
#57a6d3 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range and its gray cast reduces warmth. That makes it feel controlled and calm, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces.
Is #57a6d3 readable on white or black?
#57a6d3 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.