#5B819A Hex Color
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#5b819a is a muted, cool blue with gray, ashy undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its restrained character suggests calm, trust, responsibility, and security, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or rust, while black text remains readable for accessible body copy. The hex code for this blue is #5b819a.
Questions about #5b819a
What is #5b819a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b819a is rgb(91, 129, 154), in HSL hsl(204, 26%, 48%) and in CMYK 41%, 16%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #5b819a?
Warm white, rust, terracotta, and charcoal pair well with #5b819a because they balance its cool gray undertones, adding either gentle warmth or stronger contrast without overpowering the muted blue in a palette. Use warm white for quiet backgrounds and rust for a livelier accent.
Is #5b819a readable on white or black?
#5b819a has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.