#5A8CB8 Hex Color
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A dusty, mid-light blue with a matte, grayed-out finish. #5a8cb8 works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where its low saturation keeps a layout steady without going flat. Black text reads clearly on top at about 5.9:1. It flatters warm rust and cream, though it can look washed out beside pure white. The hex code #5a8cb8 suits finance, healthcare, and government work.
Questions about #5a8cb8
What is #5a8cb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8cb8 is rgb(90, 140, 184), in HSL hsl(208, 40%, 54%) and in CMYK 51%, 24%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5a8cb8?
Warm rust, cream, and muted terracotta keep #5a8cb8 from going flat, since its gray undertones need some warmth nearby. Navy and charcoal work for quieter, tonal palettes.
Is #5a8cb8 readable on white or black?
#5a8cb8 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.