#5A88C3 Hex Color
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#5a88c3 is a muted, dusty blue with significant desaturation that keeps it from feeling aggressive. Its cool character pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for corporate UI projects that require a sense of reliability. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant splash of color. Black text remains legible on this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #5a88c3
What is #5a88c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a88c3 is rgb(90, 136, 195), in HSL hsl(214, 47%, 56%) and in CMYK 54%, 30%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #5a88c3 in a UI design?
#5a88c3 functions best alongside neutral charcoal or slate grays, which ground its desaturated, cool personality without competing for attention. You can also pair it with a crisp white or a very pale silver to maintain readability while keeping the interface feeling clean and professional.
Is #5a88c3 readable on white or black?
#5a88c3 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.