#5991AE Hex Color
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#5991ae is a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel, making it suitable for finance, healthcare, security, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm white; black text achieves about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #5991ae.
Questions about #5991ae
What is #5991ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5991ae is rgb(89, 145, 174), in HSL hsl(200, 34%, 52%) and in CMYK 49%, 17%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #5991ae?
#5991ae pairs well with navy for a restrained, professional palette, while warm white adds softness and prevents the dusty blue from feeling too cool; muted gray can extend its calm, dependable mood without introducing sharp contrast.
How does #5991ae read in a design?
#5991ae reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones and restrained saturation soften the usual brightness of blue, giving interfaces a steady, trustworthy feel suited to dashboards, healthcare layouts, finance tools, and public-service designs.
Is #5991ae readable on white or black?
#5991ae has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.