#5F95E2 Hex Color
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#5f95e2 is a moderately light, cool blue with muted saturation and a slight gray cast. Its steady, controlled character suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding, where trust and reliability matter. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a dominant background. The hex code #5f95e2 supports black body text with about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #5f95e2
What is #5f95e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f95e2 is rgb(95, 149, 226), in HSL hsl(215, 69%, 63%) and in CMYK 58%, 34%, 0%, 11%.
Which colors pair well with #5f95e2?
Does #5f95e2 read as a warm or cool blue?
#5f95e2 reads as a cool blue because its moderate lightness and slight gray cast keep it crisp and restrained rather than suggesting a warm, energetic mood in the surrounding palette. It suits designs that need a calm, dependable visual tone.
Is #5f95e2 readable on white or black?
#5f95e2 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.