#5D77A3 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5d77a3 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly ashy finish. Its restrained saturation suggests trust and control without demanding attention, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside off-white or charcoal. Black text offers about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #5d77a3.
Questions about #5d77a3
What is #5d77a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d77a3 is rgb(93, 119, 163), in HSL hsl(218, 28%, 50%) and in CMYK 43%, 27%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #5d77a3?
#5d77a3 pairs well with off-white, charcoal, and soft gray, which reinforce its calm, muted character without competing with its blue undertone; warm accents such as terracotta or burgundy can add contrast while keeping the palette grounded.
Is #5d77a3 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#5d77a3 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones; it conveys calm, trust, and control, making it a strong supporting color for restrained interfaces and professional visual systems.
Is #5d77a3 readable on white or black?
#5d77a3 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.