#05B5AF Hex Color
Lagoon teal with a clean, energizing lift
A bright teal that recalls lagoon water, #05b5af sits between green and blue with a clean, energetic feel. Its mid-tone lightness and moderate saturation make it a strong dominant base for playful branding, tech interfaces, and children’s products. It reads best with black text behind it, and it can turn washed out on white, so pair it with charcoal or navy rather than cream.
Questions about #05b5af
What is #05b5af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #05b5af is rgb(5, 181, 175), in HSL hsl(178, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 3%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #05b5af?
Charcoal and navy keep the teal from washing out on white, while coral or burnt orange accents create strong contrast. Warm cream backgrounds tend to mute it, so darker or deeper neighbors flatter it most.
Does #05b5af read warm or cool?
It reads cool, with a green pull from its cyan base. The mid-tone lightness and brightness keep it lively and playful, so it never feels icy or distant.
Is #05b5af readable on white or black?
#05b5af has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.