#5E6AD6 Hex Color

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Indigo at full volume. #5e6ad6 is bright, cool, and saturated enough to hold its own against white, though it works better as an accent or button color than a full background. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1. Pair it with warm ochre for contrast that pops.

Questions about #5e6ad6

What is #5e6ad6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e6ad6 is rgb(94, 106, 214), in HSL hsl(234, 59%, 60%) and in CMYK 56%, 50%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #5e6ad6?
Warm accents like ochre and apricot flatter #5e6ad6 because their heat balances its cool base. For calmer palettes, try soft lavender or pale cream.
Is #5e6ad6 readable on white or black?
#5e6ad6 has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.