#5978B6 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5978b6 is a dusty medium blue with gray undertones and a matte, dependable feel. Its restrained saturation suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal or warm off-white for controlled contrast. The hex code #5978b6 supports black body text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #5978b6
What is #5978b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5978b6 is rgb(89, 120, 182), in HSL hsl(220, 39%, 53%) and in CMYK 51%, 34%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #5978b6?
#5978b6 pairs well with charcoal, warm off-white, and muted terracotta, balancing its cool gray undertones with darker text, softer backgrounds, or a restrained warm accent for a calm interface or brand palette.
Is #5978b6 readable on white or black?
#5978b6 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 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.