#5C8BC8 Hex Color
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#5c8bc8 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suggests calm control, making it a dependable supporting tone for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it with charcoal or warm off-white for clear contrast; black text meets WCAG AA for small body copy. The hex code is #5c8bc8.
Questions about #5c8bc8
What is #5c8bc8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c8bc8 is rgb(92, 139, 200), in HSL hsl(214, 50%, 57%) and in CMYK 54%, 31%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #5c8bc8?
#5c8bc8 pairs well with charcoal, warm off-white, and restrained navy accents because its cool gray undertone benefits from strong neutrals and controlled contrast. Use warm off-white to soften layouts, or charcoal for clearer text and structure.
Is #5c8bc8 readable on white or black?
#5c8bc8 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.