#5B9CC1 Hex Color
Professional muted blue with steady confidence
This muted, mid-tone blue brings professional stability to UI interfaces and corporate branding. Because it is highly readable, #5b9cc1 works perfectly for body text or large containers where clarity is necessary. It pairs well with crisp charcoal grays or a warm, soft cream to offset its coolness. The hex code for this reliable shade is #5b9cc1.
Questions about #5b9cc1
What is #5b9cc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b9cc1 is rgb(91, 156, 193), in HSL hsl(202, 45%, 56%) and in CMYK 53%, 19%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #5b9cc1?
#5b9cc1 works best when balanced against neutrals to maintain its professional appearance. Use charcoal for high-contrast text or a warm, soft cream to gently offset the coolness of this reliable, muted blue shade.
Is #5b9cc1 readable on white or black?
#5b9cc1 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.97:1 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.