#5299A4 Hex Color
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Like weathered sea glass, this dusty sky blue sits between cyan and teal with a soft gray cast. Its low saturation keeps things calm, so #5299a4 works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a hero color. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.5:1, past the WCAG AA bar. Warm coral brings out its cooler side.
Questions about #5299a4
What is #5299a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5299a4 is rgb(82, 153, 164), in HSL hsl(188, 33%, 48%) and in CMYK 50%, 7%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #5299a4?
Warm coral and terracotta balance its cool gray undertone, while navy and charcoal keep a palette grounded. Avoid pale yellows, which can make it look washed out.
Is #5299a4 readable on white or black?
#5299a4 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.