#5E6770 Hex Color
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#5e6770 is a muted, dusty blue-gray with ashy undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady, controlled character supports trust and reliability in finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with white text, which reaches about 5.8:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this blue shade is #5e6770.
Questions about #5e6770
What is #5e6770 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e6770 is rgb(94, 103, 112), in HSL hsl(210, 9%, 40%) and in CMYK 16%, 8%, 0%, 56%.
Does #5e6770 read as a warm or cool color?
#5e6770 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue cast and ashy undertones outweigh any warmth, giving the shade a calm, controlled character that suits quiet interfaces, technical layouts, and dependable supporting backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #5e6770?
Is #5e6770 readable on white or black?
#5e6770 has a 5.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.