#5D88D1 Hex Color

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This mid-tone blue features a muted, desaturated character that avoids the harshness of vivid primaries. It functions well as a reliable base for corporate or fintech branding, providing a stable foundation for UI elements. Since black text offers excellent readability against this shade, it creates an accessible choice for buttons and navigation. The hex code is #5d88d1.

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What is #5d88d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #5d88d1 is rgb(93, 136, 209), in HSL hsl(218, 56%, 59%) and in CMYK 56%, 35%, 0%, 18%.

What colors pair well with #5d88d1?

You can create professional palettes by pairing #5d88d1 with neutral charcoal for high-contrast text or soft, desaturated sand for a calming, harmonious interface. Its muted character also allows it to sit comfortably alongside warmer accents like terracotta without clashing.

Is #5d88d1 readable on white or black?

#5d88d1 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.

#5D88D1 Hex Color

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