#5C7EA6 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue carries an ashy finish that reads as professional and restrained. Designers favor #5c7ea6 for backgrounds in finance, law enforcement, or technology projects because it projects an image of reliability and calm control. Since the hex code offers an unsaturated, cool tone, it grounds busy interfaces without overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #5c7ea6
What is #5c7ea6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c7ea6 is rgb(92, 126, 166), in HSL hsl(212, 29%, 51%) and in CMYK 45%, 24%, 0%, 35%.
Is #5c7ea6 readable on white or black?
#5c7ea6 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.