#5C8CC3 Hex Color
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#5c8cc3 is a dusty, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte finish. It reads dependable rather than playful, which suits fintech dashboards, healthcare portals, and government sites. Use it as a supporting tone behind darker elements, or pair it with rust to break the coolness. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast here, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #5c8cc3
What is #5c8cc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c8cc3 is rgb(92, 140, 195), in HSL hsl(212, 46%, 56%) and in CMYK 53%, 28%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #5c8cc3?
Warm accents like rust, terracotta, and amber balance its cool gray undertone. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a softer, more restrained palette.
Is #5c8cc3 readable on white or black?
#5c8cc3 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.