#5E94C4 Hex Color
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Dusty blue with a matte, grayed edge. #5e94c4 has low saturation and mid-range lightness, so it reads subdued instead of bright. That restraint suits finance, healthcare, and government work where trust matters more than flair. It holds up best as a supporting tone behind darker navy or warm sand. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #5e94c4
What is #5e94c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e94c4 is rgb(94, 148, 196), in HSL hsl(208, 46%, 57%) and in CMYK 52%, 24%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e94c4?
Warm terracotta and soft cream bring out the cool gray in #5e94c4 without clashing. Deeper navy also works when you want a layered, tonal blue palette.
Is #5e94c4 readable on white or black?
#5e94c4 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.