#5A7B86 Hex Color
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#5a7b86 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a matte, ashy finish. It provides a grounded, understated base for UI designs or corporate branding. Because it is highly muted, it works well as a supporting tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance. This hex code meets contrast standards for readable black body text.
Questions about #5a7b86
What is #5a7b86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a7b86 is rgb(90, 123, 134), in HSL hsl(195, 20%, 44%) and in CMYK 33%, 8%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #5a7b86?
Is #5a7b86 a good choice for UI text?
Yes, this hex color meets standard accessibility contrast requirements when used against white or light backgrounds. It serves well as a secondary UI element or muted background without sacrificing readability for standard body text.
Is #5a7b86 readable on white or black?
#5a7b86 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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.