#5E6970 Hex Color
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#5e6970 is a muted, dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained character suggests trust, reliability, and control, making it a strong supporting tone for security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use the hex code #5e6970 with white text for readable interfaces, as its 5.6:1 contrast supports WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #5e6970
What is #5e6970 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e6970 is rgb(94, 105, 112), in HSL hsl(203, 9%, 40%) and in CMYK 16%, 6%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #5e6970?
Pair #5e6970 with white or soft off-white for clean contrast, charcoal for a grounded interface, and muted terracotta accents for restrained warmth. These combinations preserve its cool, reliable character without making the palette feel stark.
Does #5e6970 look warm or cool?
#5e6970 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue component is higher than its red component, while gray influence softens the hue and keeps it from feeling vivid in most palettes.
Is #5e6970 readable on white or black?
#5e6970 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.