#5B7B81 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a bleak, matte finish. As a neutral background, #5b7b81 works well for technology interfaces. It provides sufficient contrast for black text, meeting accessibility standards with a 4.6:1 ratio. Avoid pairing it with other muted grays, as the color can appear muddy. Instead, use sharp white to add clarity. The hex code for this color is #5b7b81.
Questions about #5b7b81
What is #5b7b81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b7b81 is rgb(91, 123, 129), in HSL hsl(189, 17%, 43%) and in CMYK 29%, 5%, 0%, 49%.
What colors should I avoid pairing with #5b7b81?
Avoid using #5b7b81 alongside other muted or muddy grays, as the color can lose its definition and appear washed out. Instead, pair it with crisp white to add necessary clarity and help the cyan undertones stand out properly.
Is #5b7b81 readable on white or black?
#5b7b81 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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.