#5EA7CD Hex Color
Steady blue with cool restraint
#5ea7cd is a muted, medium-light blue with cool gray undertones and a steady, dependable feel. Its restrained saturation suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding where trust and control matter. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text offers strong readability. The hex code is #5ea7cd.
Questions about #5ea7cd
What is #5ea7cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ea7cd is rgb(94, 167, 205), in HSL hsl(201, 53%, 59%) and in CMYK 54%, 19%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #5ea7cd?
Does #5ea7cd read as warm or cool?
#5ea7cd reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is strongest, while its muted gray undertone softens saturation and suppresses warmth, creating a calm, dependable impression suited to interfaces that need clarity without a bright or overly energetic feel.
Is #5ea7cd readable on white or black?
#5ea7cd has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.88:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.