#5E8B9F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5e8b9f sits between dusty cyan and softened blue, with a gray cast that keeps it understated. Its medium lightness suits UI backgrounds, supporting panels, and healthcare or aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or burnt orange. Black text provides about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #5e8b9f.
Questions about #5e8b9f
What is #5e8b9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e8b9f is rgb(94, 139, 159), in HSL hsl(198, 26%, 50%) and in CMYK 41%, 13%, 0%, 38%.
Which colors pair well with #5e8b9f?
#5e8b9f pairs well with warm ivory for a restrained interface, while burnt orange adds lively contrast; terracotta or burgundy can bring warmth without overwhelming its muted blue base and keep the palette balanced.
Does #5e8b9f read as a warm or cool color?
#5e8b9f reads as cool because its blue-cyan base is softened by gray, creating a calm, technical feel rather than a bright or playful one in digital interfaces and brand palettes. Its moderate lightness helps it work as a supporting tone.
Is #5e8b9f readable on white or black?
#5e8b9f has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.