#5C85CF Hex Color
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This muted, cool blue feels approachable and steady for corporate identities. The hex code #5c85cf works well as a primary brand color or button accent. Since it offers a 5.7:1 contrast ratio with black, it remains accessible for small, dark text. Pair it with crisp cream or soft sand tones to soften its rigid, technical feel and avoid a sterile result.
Questions about #5c85cf
What is #5c85cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c85cf is rgb(92, 133, 207), in HSL hsl(219, 55%, 59%) and in CMYK 56%, 36%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #5c85cf readable on white or black?
#5c85cf has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.