#5E7B9B Hex Color
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The hex code #5e7b9b identifies a matte, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its cool, ashy appearance supports trust and control without the weight of navy. That makes it useful for security interfaces, finance dashboards, healthcare layouts, and government design. Use it as a supporting tone or broad interface background. Black text on it has about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #5e7b9b
What is #5e7b9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e7b9b is rgb(94, 123, 155), in HSL hsl(211, 24%, 49%) and in CMYK 39%, 21%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e7b9b?
#5e7b9b pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and dark charcoal because their warmth or depth offsets its cool, ashy blue cast. Use the blue as a supporting field, then reserve that warm accent for small calls to action or navigation accents.
Is #5e7b9b warm or cool, and where should designers use it?
#5e7b9b reads cool because its low saturation and gray bias suppress warmth, while its medium depth keeps it grounded. It works best in security, finance, healthcare, and public-service interfaces as a restrained background or supporting color.
Is #5e7b9b readable on white or black?
#5e7b9b has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.