#5D8EC4 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #5d8ec4 is a cool medium blue with dusty gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady, understated character suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm white rather than a dominant background. With black text, the hex code #5d8ec4 provides about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #5d8ec4
What is #5d8ec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d8ec4 is rgb(93, 142, 196), in HSL hsl(211, 47%, 57%) and in CMYK 53%, 28%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5d8ec4?
Does #5d8ec4 read as a warm or cool color?
#5d8ec4 reads as a cool color because its medium blue base is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow or red, giving it a calm, steady character that suits professional layouts better than bright, high-energy accents.
Is #5d8ec4 readable on white or black?
#5d8ec4 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.