#52ADB1 Hex Color

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#52adb1 is a muted, cool cyan with soft green undertones and medium value. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a refreshing feel without the intensity of brighter turquoise. Use it as a supporting tone for technology, communication, or children’s branding, paired with deep navy or warm coral. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code for this color is #52adb1.

Questions about #52adb1

What is #52adb1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52adb1 is rgb(82, 173, 177), in HSL hsl(183, 38%, 51%) and in CMYK 54%, 2%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #52adb1?
#52adb1 pairs well with deep navy for grounded contrast, warm coral for lively energy, and soft neutrals for quieter interfaces. These combinations preserve its cool cyan character while adding structure, warmth, or breathing room.
Is #52adb1 readable on white or black?
#52adb1 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 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.