#5E89AB Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue functions as a reliable anchor for corporate interfaces and security-focused applications. Because of its desaturated, matte quality, it avoids the harshness of primary blues. Pair #5e89ab with dark gray text to maintain readability, as it offers a 5.6:1 contrast ratio that ensures accessibility. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background to prevent the overall design from feeling too washed out.
Questions about #5e89ab
What is #5e89ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e89ab is rgb(94, 137, 171), in HSL hsl(206, 31%, 52%) and in CMYK 45%, 20%, 0%, 33%.
How should #5e89ab be used in a user interface?
#5e89ab functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background color because its muted, desaturated nature can feel washed out when applied too broadly. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure you maintain high readability and professional contrast.
Is #5e89ab readable on white or black?
#5e89ab has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.