#52A894 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, #52a894 is a soft teal with a gray-green undertone. It reads clean rather than loud, which suits wellness brands, clinics, and communication tools. Try it as a dominant base with terracotta or warm sand accents, since it can look washed out next to plain white. The hex code #52a894 also gives black text a 7.4:1 contrast ratio, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #52a894
What is #52a894 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52a894 is rgb(82, 168, 148), in HSL hsl(166, 34%, 49%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 12%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #52a894?
#52a894 pairs well with warm earth tones like terracotta and sand, which offset its cool cast. For a sharper look, pair it with charcoal or deep navy instead of plain white.
Is #52a894 readable on white or black?
#52a894 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 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.