#5887D3 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5887d3 is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady appearance supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, security, and technology branding. Use the hex code #5887d3 as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm ivory, since white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #5887d3
What is #5887d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5887d3 is rgb(88, 135, 211), in HSL hsl(217, 58%, 59%) and in CMYK 58%, 36%, 0%, 17%.
Is #5887d3 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#5887d3 reads as a cool, muted blue because its restrained saturation and gray undertones soften the color, giving it a steady, trustworthy mood that suits finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces.
What colors pair well with #5887d3?
#5887d3 pairs well with charcoal and warm ivory, which add contrast without competing with its cool blue base, while nearby white can make the muted shade appear lighter and less defined.
Is #5887d3 readable on white or black?
#5887d3 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.