#529296 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #529296 is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and medium depth. Its low saturation gives technology branding, aerospace graphics, and interfaces a steady, refreshing feel without visual noise. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or soft coral. The hex code #529296 provides about 5.9:1 contrast with black, suitable for small body text.
Questions about #529296
What is #529296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #529296 is rgb(82, 146, 150), in HSL hsl(184, 29%, 45%) and in CMYK 45%, 3%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #529296?
Does #529296 read as warm or cool, and where does it work well?
#529296 reads as a cool, muted dusty cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones and moderate saturation, giving interfaces, technology branding, and aerospace graphics a steady, refreshing feel rather than a vivid tropical look.
Is #529296 readable on white or black?
#529296 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.