#5C7DA6 Hex Color
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#5c7da6 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suggests reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white. Black text provides about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #5c7da6.
Questions about #5c7da6
What is #5c7da6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c7da6 is rgb(92, 125, 166), in HSL hsl(213, 29%, 51%) and in CMYK 45%, 25%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #5c7da6 a warm or cool color?
#5c7da6 reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than warm yellow or red, giving the shade a restrained, composed character instead of the warmth associated with earthy or golden blues.
What colors pair well with #5c7da6?
Pair #5c7da6 with warm white, charcoal, or muted earth tones to balance its cool gray undertone and create a calm palette for dashboards, healthcare layouts, professional branding, and other interfaces that benefit from restrained color.
Is #5c7da6 readable on white or black?
#5c7da6 has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.93:1 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.