#5F87B8 Hex Color
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#5f87b8 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte, professional finish. Its muted tone makes it a steady choice for corporate UI elements or financial dashboards. It works well as a background color, as it offers a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black text. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to prevent it from feeling too cold. The hex code for this shade is #5f87b8.
Questions about #5f87b8
What is #5f87b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f87b8 is rgb(95, 135, 184), in HSL hsl(213, 39%, 55%) and in CMYK 48%, 27%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #5f87b8 for a balanced palette?
#5f87b8 works best when paired with warm neutrals like cream or light warm gray to balance its natural coolness. If you need a more distinct accent, try using a soft terracotta to provide a necessary pop of warmth against the matte blue.
Is #5f87b8 readable on white or black?
#5f87b8 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.