#5885AA Hex Color
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#5885aa is a muted, dusty blue with a desaturated and matte quality that avoids feeling overly synthetic. This cool, understated shade works best as a neutral background element for UI design in finance or technology. Because it is dark enough to offer a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #5885aa is a solid choice for maintaining readability while providing a professional, grounded look.
Questions about #5885aa
What is #5885aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5885aa is rgb(88, 133, 170), in HSL hsl(207, 33%, 51%) and in CMYK 48%, 22%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #5885aa for a balanced UI?
Is #5885aa readable on white or black?
#5885aa has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.