#5C74B6 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5c74b6 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, understated feel. Its restrained saturation suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with warm ivory or charcoal for steady contrast. The hex code #5c74b6 supports black body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c74b6
What is #5c74b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c74b6 is rgb(92, 116, 182), in HSL hsl(224, 38%, 54%) and in CMYK 49%, 36%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #5c74b6 a warm or cool color?
#5c74b6 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range, while its gray undertones soften the color and keep it from feeling warm, sunny, or highly saturated. That dusty finish gives interfaces a calm, understated character.
What colors pair well with #5c74b6?
Warm ivory and charcoal pair well with #5c74b6, balancing its cool gray undertones with softer warmth or deeper contrast. Ivory creates spacious backgrounds, while charcoal strengthens headings, borders, icons, and other interface details.
Is #5c74b6 readable on white or black?
#5c74b6 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.