#5B75AC Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue acts as a reliable neutral for corporate branding and UI backgrounds. Because it sits at a balanced saturation level, it provides excellent contrast for black text, meeting accessibility standards for small body type. The hex code for this color is #5b75ac. Use it alongside sharp charcoal grays or crisp whites to keep your design from feeling washed out.
Questions about #5b75ac
What is #5b75ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b75ac is rgb(91, 117, 172), in HSL hsl(221, 33%, 52%) and in CMYK 47%, 32%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5b75ac in a UI design?
#5b75ac works exceptionally well when paired with crisp whites or deep charcoal grays to maintain readability. Because it is a muted blue, it also functions as a sophisticated, reliable neutral when balanced against lighter, desaturated tones for a cohesive look.
Is #5b75ac readable on white or black?
#5b75ac has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.