#5C94B1 Hex Color
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#5c94b1 is a muted, cool blue with ashy gray undertones and a dependable feel. Its moderate lightness works well in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding without feeling severe. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm sand, rather than a dominant background. The hex code #5c94b1 supports readable black body text at about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5c94b1
What is #5c94b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c94b1 is rgb(92, 148, 177), in HSL hsl(200, 35%, 53%) and in CMYK 48%, 16%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c94b1?
Navy, warm sand, and charcoal pair well with #5c94b1, balancing its cool blue base with deeper contrast or gentle warmth. Use navy for a reliable, layered palette and warm sand when the design needs a softer, more approachable finish.
Is #5c94b1 readable on white or black?
#5c94b1 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.