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#5869BF color code is #5869BF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5869bf.

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#5869BF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5869BF is 0.1594. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.01:1 against white and 4.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5869BF on white5.01:1AA
The quick brown fox
#5869BF on black4.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5869BF5.01:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5869BF4.19:1AA Large

#5869BF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5869BF?+
The hex code for #5869BF is #5869BF. In RGB it's rgb(88, 105, 191), and in HSL it's hsl(230, 45%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #5869BF?+
#5869BF in RGB is (88, 105, 191). Written in CSS: rgb(88, 105, 191).
What is the CMYK value of #5869BF?+
#5869BF converts to CMYK(54%, 45%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5869BF.
Is #5869bf a warm or cool color?+
#5869BF (#5869BF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 230° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5869bf belong to?+
#5869BF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 230°, 45%, 55% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #5869bf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5869BF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.01:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5869bf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5869BF (#5869BF) is 4417 C Bluebell Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5869BF in design

Practical guidance for using #5869bf (#5869BF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5869BF (#5869BF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #5869bf text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5869BF (#5869BF) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#5869BF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#5869BF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.