#5A80A9 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue has a matte, ashy finish that feels grounded and professional. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, it works best as a supporting background element for finance or tech branding. Use it alongside crisp white for a clean look, or pair it with warm terracotta to create contrast. The hex code for this muted shade is #5a80a9.
Questions about #5a80a9
What is #5a80a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a80a9 is rgb(90, 128, 169), in HSL hsl(211, 31%, 51%) and in CMYK 47%, 24%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #5a80a9?
This muted blue works exceptionally well when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or a light off-white to maintain readability. For more warmth and visual interest, try pairing it with terracotta to create a sophisticated, modern contrast that feels grounded rather than sharp.
Is #5a80a9 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #5a80a9 as body text against a white background will generally fail accessibility standards because the color lacks sufficient contrast. It is best reserved for UI elements, background sections, or decorative branding accents where readability requirements are less strict than standard body text.
Is #5a80a9 readable on white or black?
#5a80a9 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.