#5B676E Hex Color
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Slate blue sits almost exactly between blue and grey. The hex code #5b676e is muted and midweight, best used as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, and it holds white text at readable contrast for body copy. It reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Pair it with warm terracotta or cream to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #5b676e
What is #5b676e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b676e is rgb(91, 103, 110), in HSL hsl(202, 9%, 39%) and in CMYK 17%, 6%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #5b676e?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, or cream keep #5b676e from reading flat, while navy and charcoal push it cooler and more corporate. Use it as a 30% supporting tone instead of a full background.
Is #5b676e readable on white or black?
#5b676e has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.