#5899CC Hex Color
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The hex code #5899cc describes an unsaturated, cool blue with a slightly gray cast and medium-light appearance. Its restrained saturation supports trust, reliability, and control without feeling severe. Use it as a supporting color in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces. Black text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast here, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #5899cc
What is #5899cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5899cc is rgb(88, 153, 204), in HSL hsl(206, 53%, 57%) and in CMYK 57%, 25%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #5899cc?
Is #5899cc readable on white or black?
#5899cc has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.