#5A98C2 Hex Color
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#5a98c2 is a muted, medium-light blue with cool, slightly gray undertones. Its restrained saturation feels dependable and controlled, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces. Use it with dark text for clear body copy; its 6.7:1 contrast supports WCAG AA on small text. The hex code is #5a98c2.
Questions about #5a98c2
What is #5a98c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a98c2 is rgb(90, 152, 194), in HSL hsl(204, 46%, 56%) and in CMYK 54%, 22%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #5a98c2 a warm or cool color?
#5a98c2 reads cool because its blue hue and muted gray cast keep the color crisp rather than warm, while its moderate lightness prevents it from feeling icy or severe in interface backgrounds, brand systems, and printed layouts.
What colors pair well with #5a98c2?
#5a98c2 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta because those tones add depth or warmth without overpowering its restrained blue, making the combination useful for dashboards, service brands, and calm editorial layouts.
Is #5a98c2 readable on white or black?
#5a98c2 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.