#5E57E8 Hex Color
Electric indigo with a bold streak
Like lightning over a night sky, #5e57e8 is a saturated indigo with a cool, electric edge. That intensity suits small doses: buttons, highlights, calls to action. Full backgrounds swallow fine text, so treat it as the 10 in a 60/30/10 palette. White type clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 5.2:1.
Questions about #5e57e8
What is #5e57e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e57e8 is rgb(94, 87, 232), in HSL hsl(243, 76%, 63%) and in CMYK 59%, 63%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #5e57e8?
Pair #5e57e8 with warm neutrals like terracotta or muted peach, since warmth balances its electric coolness. Soft grays and cream also work when the indigo needs to lead. Skip nearby saturated blues, which compete instead of contrast.
Is white or black text better on #5e57e8?
White text. At roughly 5.2:1 contrast, white clears WCAG AA for body text on this hex code, while black text lands near 4:1 and falls short for small sizes.
Is #5e57e8 readable on white or black?
#5e57e8 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.