#52AD89 Hex Color
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This muted, cool teal sits at a mid-range brightness that prevents it from feeling overwhelming. Because of its balanced saturation, #52ad89 works effectively as a secondary color for healthcare or wellness interfaces. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated contrast that maintains high legibility. The hex code for this refreshing shade is #52ad89, which provides enough accessibility for small body text when set against a dark background.
Questions about #52ad89
What is #52ad89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52ad89 is rgb(82, 173, 137), in HSL hsl(156, 36%, 50%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 21%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #52ad89?
#52ad89 pairs best with deep neutrals like charcoal to maintain high legibility and a sophisticated, professional contrast. This combination is particularly effective for web interfaces where you need a readable, calming background that supports small body text.
Is #52ad89 a warm or cool color?
#52ad89 reads as a cool, grounded teal because of its underlying blue and green tones. Its moderate saturation keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or neon, allowing it to provide a sense of stability and calm in complex design systems.
Is #52ad89 readable on white or black?
#52ad89 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 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.