#5B7C91 Hex Color
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Dusty blue with an ashy, matte finish. #5b7c91 sits at mid-lightness with very little saturation, so it reads subdued rather than bold. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, and it flatters warm pairs like terracotta and cream. Black text passes AA contrast on it. The hex code #5b7c91 fits finance, healthcare, and nautical palettes.
Questions about #5b7c91
What is #5b7c91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b7c91 is rgb(91, 124, 145), in HSL hsl(203, 23%, 46%) and in CMYK 37%, 14%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #5b7c91?
Warm earth tones work best: terracotta, cream, and soft gold bring out the warmth in its gray base. Cool grays and navy tend to flatten it, so balance its temperature when building a palette around it.
Is #5b7c91 readable on white or black?
#5b7c91 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 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.