#5D7290 Hex Color
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This muted slate blue is a dusty, inky tone that avoids being too saturated. It works well as a reliable background for corporate tech or financial dashboards, providing a grounded, professional feel. Because of its dark depth, white text provides excellent readability against the hex code #5d7290. Try pairing it with warm creams or soft terracottas to balance the inherent coolness of the shade.
Questions about #5d7290
What is #5d7290 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d7290 is rgb(93, 114, 144), in HSL hsl(215, 22%, 46%) and in CMYK 35%, 21%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #5d7290 in a UI layout?
This muted slate blue works exceptionally well when paired with warm, creamy neutrals or soft terracotta tones to balance its inherent coolness. Using a crisp off-white for text ensures optimal readability against this dark, inky background color without causing visual strain.
Is #5d7290 readable on white or black?
#5d7290 has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.