#5196AA Hex Color
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#5196aa is a dusty cyan pulled toward gray, so it reads weathered instead of bright. That muted saturation suits tech branding and UI backgrounds where pure sky blue feels too loud. It flatters warm coral accents, and black text on it reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #5196aa
What is #5196aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5196aa is rgb(81, 150, 170), in HSL hsl(193, 35%, 49%) and in CMYK 52%, 12%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #5196aa?
Warm accents like coral, peach, or cream make #5196aa feel fresher and more playful. For a cooler palette, pair it with charcoal or deep navy to lean into its muted, steady character.
Does black or white text work better on #5196aa?
Black text is the safer choice. It reaches about 6.3:1 contrast on #5196aa, which passes WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls short and should be reserved for large type only.
Does #5196aa read as a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, since both its cyan hue and low saturation push it that way. The gray undertone softens the chill, so it feels calm rather than icy in most layouts.
Is #5196aa readable on white or black?
#5196aa has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.