#5E7184 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, this dark blue has low saturation that gives interfaces a steady, restrained feel. The hex code #5e7184 works well as a supporting tone for finance, healthcare, security, and technology layouts, especially beside off-white or muted copper. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #5e7184
What is #5e7184 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e7184 is rgb(94, 113, 132), in HSL hsl(210, 17%, 44%) and in CMYK 29%, 14%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e7184?
The #5e7184 hex color pairs well with off-white, charcoal, and muted copper, creating restrained contrast while preserving its cool, professional feel; add terracotta for a warmer accent in interface layouts.
Is #5e7184 a warm or cool color?
The #5e7184 hex color reads as a cool, blue-leaning blue-gray because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, while its low saturation softens the effect into a calm, restrained mood rather than a vivid or icy one.
Is #5e7184 readable on white or black?
#5e7184 has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.