#5F7B8E Hex Color
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This muted, ashy blue carries a desaturated, professional quality. It functions well as a background for security or finance interfaces where readability matters. Because this hex code, #5f7b8e, allows for a 4.7:1 contrast ratio with black text, it satisfies WCAG AA standards for body copy. Use it as a steady, dominant base rather than a vibrant accent.
Questions about #5f7b8e
What is #5f7b8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f7b8e is rgb(95, 123, 142), in HSL hsl(204, 20%, 46%) and in CMYK 33%, 13%, 0%, 44%.
What color palettes complement #5f7b8e?
Is #5f7b8e readable on white or black?
#5f7b8e has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.