#52B5E7 Hex Color
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#52b5e7 is a light, moderately saturated blue with a cool cyan undertone. Its clear, airy appearance suggests softness and reliability without feeling childish. Use it as a dominant UI background for healthcare, finance, or technology, pairing it with navy or warm coral accents. The hex code #52b5e7 supports black body text with about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #52b5e7
What is #52b5e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52b5e7 is rgb(82, 181, 231), in HSL hsl(200, 76%, 61%) and in CMYK 65%, 22%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #52b5e7?
Is #52b5e7 readable on white or black?
#52b5e7 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.12:1 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.