#5E6A85 Hex Color
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#5e6a85 is a muted slate blue with a gray cast that keeps it subdued. It works well as a supporting tone behind white text, which holds enough contrast for small body copy. Pair it with warm cream or dusty terracotta to soften its corporate edge. Use it for finance, healthcare, or tech interfaces where calm reliability matters more than flash.
Questions about #5e6a85
What is #5e6a85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e6a85 is rgb(94, 106, 133), in HSL hsl(222, 17%, 45%) and in CMYK 29%, 20%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e6a85?
Warm neutrals like cream, sand, and terracotta balance its cool gray undertone. For sharper contrast, pair it with off-white text or a muted gold accent.
Is #5e6a85 a good color for text and backgrounds?
Yes, but with limits. White text on #5e6a85 meets accessibility contrast standards, so it works behind body copy. As a text color itself, it is too low contrast on white for small type.
Is #5e6a85 readable on white or black?
#5e6a85 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.