#5F7E88 Hex Color
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#5f7e88 is a dusty, desaturated cyan that leans heavily into gray tones. Its muted character makes it an excellent choice for calm UI backgrounds or technical interfaces. Since black text meets WCAG AA standards against it, the hex code works well for readable body copy. Pair it with soft terracotta accents to add a surprising warmth.
Questions about #5f7e88
What is #5f7e88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f7e88 is rgb(95, 126, 136), in HSL hsl(195, 18%, 45%) and in CMYK 30%, 7%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #5f7e88?
This color acts as a neutral bridge that benefits from the warmth of terracotta or mustard accents to offset its cool, gray-heavy undertones. For a more sophisticated, corporate palette, try pairing #5f7e88 with deep charcoal or crisp off-whites to maintain a professional, balanced aesthetic.
Is #5f7e88 readable on white or black?
#5f7e88 has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.