#059ABC Hex Color
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This cool cyan brings a crisp, refreshing quality to UI design and branding. Because #059abc balances saturation with a steady, accessible presence, it excels as a secondary highlight or a vibrant action button. It pairs particularly well with warm oranges to create high-contrast palettes. With a contrast ratio of 6.4:1 against black, the hex code #059abc remains fully readable for standard body text.
Questions about #059abc
What is #059abc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #059abc is rgb(5, 154, 188), in HSL hsl(191, 95%, 38%) and in CMYK 97%, 18%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #059abc?
This cool cyan balances exceptionally well with burnt orange to create high-contrast, energetic palettes. Using it against neutral tones like charcoal provides a professional, grounded look that keeps the interface from feeling too overwhelming or chaotic for the viewer.
Is #059abc readable on white or black?
#059abc has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.