#5F6C85 Hex Color
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#5f6c85 is a muted blue with gray, ashy undertones and a matte, slightly inky finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained sense of calm, reliability, and control. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in finance, technology, healthcare, or government interfaces. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #5f6c85
What is #5f6c85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f6c85 is rgb(95, 108, 133), in HSL hsl(219, 17%, 45%) and in CMYK 29%, 19%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5f6c85?
Muted blue-gray #5f6c85 pairs well with white and charcoal for clean contrast, while soft beige or terracotta accents add warmth without overpowering its cool, ashy character in interfaces and branding.
Does #5f6c85 read as warm or cool?
#5f6c85 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray, giving it a composed, slightly inky appearance rather than a bright or icy one in most interfaces.
Is #5f6c85 readable on white or black?
#5f6c85 has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.