#05AEC3 Hex Color
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Close to pool water on a bright day, this cyan is crisp without shouting. #05aec3 has a restrained saturation that keeps it easy to live with, which suits tech interfaces and children’s brands alike. Pair it with terracotta or sand tones for warmth. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #05aec3
What is #05aec3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #05aec3 is rgb(5, 174, 195), in HSL hsl(187, 95%, 39%) and in CMYK 97%, 11%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #05aec3?
Warm, earthy tones bring out the best in #05aec3. Try terracotta or sandy beige for contrast, or ground it with charcoal for a cooler, tech-forward palette.
Is #05aec3 readable on white or black?
#05aec3 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.