#5E90B2 Hex Color
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#5e90b2 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its restrained saturation communicates trust and control without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #5e90b2.
Questions about #5e90b2
What is #5e90b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e90b2 is rgb(94, 144, 178), in HSL hsl(204, 35%, 53%) and in CMYK 47%, 19%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #5e90b2?
The #5e90b2 hex color pairs well with white, charcoal, navy, and warm neutrals, which sharpen its cool clarity or soften its muted character; terracotta adds warmth without overpowering the blue. Use warmer accents sparingly for balanced interfaces.
Is #5e90b2 readable on white or black?
#5e90b2 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.