#5E7298 Hex Color
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A dusty, grayed-down blue. #5e7298 sits in a muted mid-tone range where blue loses its punch and turns matte, almost ashy. It reads dependable rather than bold, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and government sites. White text passes AA on it at about 4.8:1. Best used as a supporting tone, since it can look flat against plain white.
Questions about #5e7298
What is #5e7298 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e7298 is rgb(94, 114, 152), in HSL hsl(219, 24%, 48%) and in CMYK 38%, 25%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e7298?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted rust make #5e7298 look richer than the usual white pairing. For text, white clears AA at 4.8:1, and deep charcoal works as a softer alternative.
Is #5e7298 readable on white or black?
#5e7298 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.