#5B7F90 Hex Color
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#5b7f90 is a muted, medium blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a controlled, dependable feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, or government design. Pair it with warm white and charcoal. Black text provides about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #5b7f90.
Questions about #5b7f90
What is #5b7f90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b7f90 is rgb(91, 127, 144), in HSL hsl(199, 23%, 46%) and in CMYK 37%, 12%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5b7f90?
#5b7f90 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta because its cool, dusty blue-gray base benefits from soft warmth, while dark neutrals provide grounding contrast for interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained brand palettes.
Does #5b7f90 read as a warm or cool color?
#5b7f90 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray, giving it a muted, balanced appearance rather than a bright or icy one in most palettes and interface settings. Warm white, beige, or wood tones can make it feel more welcoming.
Is #5b7f90 readable on white or black?
#5b7f90 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 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.