#5E7BA2 Hex Color
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Denim with a layer of dust over it. #5e7ba2 is a muted blue with a clear gray undertone, which keeps it subdued and slightly cold. That low saturation makes it better as a supporting tone or background than as a hero color, since it can read washed out next to pure white. It pairs well with warm terracotta or cream, which counter the chill. The hex code for this shade is #5e7ba2.
Questions about #5e7ba2
What is #5e7ba2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e7ba2 is rgb(94, 123, 162), in HSL hsl(214, 27%, 50%) and in CMYK 42%, 24%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e7ba2?
Warm terracotta and cream balance its cool gray undertone best. Avoid soft pastels next to it, since they tend to wash out the color instead of complementing it.
Is #5e7ba2 readable on white or black?
#5e7ba2 has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 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.