#5A7089 Hex Color
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#5a7089 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with an ashy, matte quality. Its low chroma creates a sense of professional restraint, making it a natural fit for corporate security, finance, or legal branding. Because it is somewhat dark, it pairs best with lighter grays or off-whites. While it provides sufficient contrast for small body text against white, this hex code excels as a grounded, reliable UI accent.
Questions about #5a7089
What is #5a7089 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a7089 is rgb(90, 112, 137), in HSL hsl(212, 21%, 45%) and in CMYK 34%, 18%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #5a7089?
#5a7089 works best alongside neutral tones that do not compete with its low chroma. It creates a professional, grounded look when paired with cool gray or soft off-whites, and it provides a reliable accent against darker navy backgrounds.
Is #5a7089 suitable for text on a white background?
#5a7089 provides sufficient contrast for medium-sized text on white backgrounds, though it may struggle with very thin fonts at small sizes. Always test against WCAG accessibility standards when using this specific hue for critical UI body text or accessibility-focused design elements.
Is #5a7089 readable on white or black?
#5a7089 has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.