#5E86D6 Hex Color
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#5e86d6 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a clear, medium-light appearance and slight violet undertones. Its steady character supports trust and reliability in security, finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color beside charcoal or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on it, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this blue is #5e86d6.
Questions about #5e86d6
What is #5e86d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e86d6 is rgb(94, 134, 214), in HSL hsl(220, 59%, 60%) and in CMYK 56%, 37%, 0%, 16%.
Is #5e86d6 warm or cool?
#5e86d6 is a cool, moderately muted blue with slight violet undertones, giving it a calm, dependable feel rather than a bright or playful character, especially in trust-focused interfaces and digital products.
What colors pair well with #5e86d6?
#5e86d6 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, white, and deep navy, creating a balanced palette that keeps the blue prominent in interface and brand designs while preserving its calm, cool character.
Is #5e86d6 readable on white or black?
#5e86d6 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.