#5988C8 Hex Color
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Not a vivid sky blue, this shade is a dusty, medium blue with clear gray undertones. The hex code #5988c8 has just enough saturation to read as dependable without feeling corporate. It earns its place as a supporting tone in finance or healthcare layouts, and it looks richer next to warm sand tones than plain white. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #5988c8
What is #5988c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5988c8 is rgb(89, 136, 200), in HSL hsl(215, 50%, 57%) and in CMYK 56%, 32%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #5988c8?
Warm neutrals like sand and cream bring out the gray in #5988c8 and keep it from reading flat. Pair it with burgundy for a richer, more grounded palette in print or branding.
Is #5988c8 readable on white or black?
#5988c8 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.