#5E91A3 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5e91a3 is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and a matte, slightly ashy finish. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, trust, and clarity without feeling sterile. Use the hex code #5e91a3 as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, where black text remains accessible at about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5e91a3
What is #5e91a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e91a3 is rgb(94, 145, 163), in HSL hsl(196, 27%, 50%) and in CMYK 42%, 11%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #5e91a3?
Is #5e91a3 a warm or cool color?
#5e91a3 reads as a cool color because its dusty cyan base leans toward blue, while gray undertones soften the saturation and keep it from feeling bright or icy. It works well when a design needs calm, clarity, or a subdued technical mood.
Is #5e91a3 readable on white or black?
#5e91a3 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.