#5CA0C6 Hex Color
Calm blue with dependable depth
#5ca0c6 is a cool, moderately light blue with muted saturation and a slight gray cast. Its steady tone suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding where reliability matters. Use it as a supporting color with navy or charcoal, since white text lacks contrast. The hex code #5ca0c6 gives black text about 7.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #5ca0c6
What is #5ca0c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ca0c6 is rgb(92, 160, 198), in HSL hsl(202, 48%, 57%) and in CMYK 54%, 19%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #5ca0c6?
#5ca0c6 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted neutrals, reinforcing its cool, reliable character without overwhelming it; warm accents can add contrast, while white text should be avoided at normal sizes because it lacks sufficient contrast.
Is #5ca0c6 readable on white or black?
#5ca0c6 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.