#597CBE Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a professional and reliable tone suitable for corporate or healthcare UI. Because of its medium saturation, the hex code #597cbe pairs best with clean whites or subtle charcoal grays rather than vibrant colors. It works well as a supporting background, and you can safely use black text on top to meet WCAG AA contrast standards.
Questions about #597cbe
What is #597cbe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #597cbe is rgb(89, 124, 190), in HSL hsl(219, 44%, 55%) and in CMYK 53%, 35%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #597cbe?
#597cbe pairs beautifully with clean whites for a crisp look or with deep charcoal grays for a grounded, professional contrast. Avoid using highly vibrant or neon colors, as they clash with this blue's muted, dusty saturation.
Is #597cbe readable on white or black?
#597cbe has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.