#5976DB Hex Color
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Somewhere between cornflower and royal blue, #5976db is a saturated, cool blue with a bright, almost electric edge. That vividness works best as an accent or call to action, not a full background, where it can overpower a layout. Black text reads at about 5.0:1 contrast, so it meets AA for body copy. If the punch feels too strong, mixing gray into it tones things down.
Questions about #5976db
What is #5976db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5976db is rgb(89, 118, 219), in HSL hsl(227, 64%, 60%) and in CMYK 59%, 46%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #5976db?
Warm coral and soft peach make the cool undertone in #5976db stand out, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Cream backgrounds feel softer than pure white next to it.
Is #5976db readable on white or black?
#5976db has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.