#5C86A8 Hex Color
A cool, dusty blue with restraint
#5c86a8 is a muted, matte blue with dusty gray undertones and a cool, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained sense of trust, control, and reliability without feeling stark. The hex code #5c86a8 suits supporting roles in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use black text for accessible body copy, with about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c86a8
What is #5c86a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c86a8 is rgb(92, 134, 168), in HSL hsl(207, 30%, 51%) and in CMYK 45%, 20%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #5c86a8 in a restrained palette?
Pair #5c86a8 with charcoal text, warm off-white, or muted burgundy for contrast without losing its reserved character. Charcoal strengthens readability, while burgundy adds controlled warmth. Keep brighter accents limited, since high saturation can make this dusty blue look flat.
Is #5c86a8 readable on white or black?
#5c86a8 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.