#5D89B3 Hex Color

Lichen Blue #5d89b3 offers a solid 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, which comfortably exceeds the WCAG AA standard for readability. It serves as an excellent neutral choice for backgrounds where clear, strain-free text is a priority.

This shade works beautifully alongside crisp off-white to maintain its professional character, or with a deep charcoal to anchor the design. Because of its desaturated, dusty nature, it also creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when accented by muted terracotta or soft sage tones.