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#5880A0 color code is #5880A0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5880a0.

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#5880A0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5880A0 is 0.2005. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.19:1 against white and 5.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5880A0 on white4.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#5880A0 on black5.01:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #5880A04.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #5880A05.01:1AA

#5880A0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5880A0?+
The hex code for #5880A0 is #5880A0. In RGB it's rgb(88, 128, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(207, 29%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #5880A0?+
#5880A0 in RGB is (88, 128, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(88, 128, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #5880A0?+
#5880A0 converts to CMYK(45%, 20%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5880A0.
Is #5880a0 a warm or cool color?+
#5880A0 (#5880A0) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 207° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5880a0 belong to?+
#5880A0 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 207°, 29%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #5880a0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5880A0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.19:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5880a0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5880A0 (#5880A0) is 645 C Pantone 645 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5880A0 in design

Practical guidance for using #5880a0 (#5880A0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5880A0 (#5880A0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5880A0 (#5880A0) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#5880A0 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

#5880A0 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.