#5F7EB5 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5f7eb5 is a dusty medium blue with a matte finish and low saturation. Its restrained character supports trust and control, making it effective for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white. Black text provides about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #5f7eb5.
Questions about #5f7eb5
What is #5f7eb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f7eb5 is rgb(95, 126, 181), in HSL hsl(218, 37%, 54%) and in CMYK 48%, 30%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #5f7eb5?
#5f7eb5 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta accents because these choices balance its cool, dusty blue character while preserving a restrained, professional feel. Charcoal adds structure, while warm white creates a softer background.
Does #5f7eb5 look warm or cool?
#5f7eb5 reads as a cool blue because its muted blue base has a slightly gray cast rather than warm red or yellow undertones, giving it a calm, controlled character suited to dependable interfaces. Warm white or earthy accents can soften its reserved feel.
Is #5f7eb5 readable on white or black?
#5f7eb5 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.