#5C7C91 Hex Color
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Muted, ashy blue with gray undertones. #5c7c91 sits mid-dark and heavily desaturated, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a bold accent. It reads dependable and low-key, which suits finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. The hex code for dusty blue is #5c7c91, and black text passes AA against it at about 4.7:1.
Questions about #5c7c91
What is #5c7c91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c7c91 is rgb(92, 124, 145), in HSL hsl(204, 22%, 46%) and in CMYK 37%, 14%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #5c7c91?
Warm terracotta and muted coral give #5c7c91 the contrast its low saturation needs. Cream and warm gray make softer, calmer pairings for backgrounds and supporting elements.
Is #5c7c91 readable on white or black?
#5c7c91 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 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.