#5F85BB Hex Color
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#5f85bb is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, cool finish. Its low saturation reads calm and understated, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and government sites. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or large background, though it can look flat next to pure white. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #5f85bb
What is #5f85bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f85bb is rgb(95, 133, 187), in HSL hsl(215, 40%, 55%) and in CMYK 49%, 29%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #5f85bb?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and ochre keep #5f85bb from feeling cold, while charcoal grounds it in professional layouts. Skip bright cyan neighbors, since they wash both shades out.
Is #5f85bb readable on white or black?
#5f85bb has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.