#5A7B81 Hex Color
Dusty cyan with calm depth
The hex code #5a7b81 is a muted cyan with gray undertones, medium-dark lightness, and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suits calm technology, aerospace, and communication designs without feeling bright. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or coral. Black text provides about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #5a7b81
What is #5a7b81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a7b81 is rgb(90, 123, 129), in HSL hsl(189, 18%, 43%) and in CMYK 30%, 5%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #5a7b81?
Does #5a7b81 read as warm or cool?
#5a7b81 reads as a cool color because its cyan base is tempered by gray undertones, giving it a calm, dusty appearance rather than the energetic look of a bright blue or vivid turquoise.
Is #5a7b81 readable on white or black?
#5a7b81 has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.