#52C5AB Hex Color
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The hex code #52c5ab is a pastel teal with a soft green undertone and high lightness. It reads fresh and gentle rather than loud, which suits wellness brands, healthcare, and spring layouts. Black text hits about 9.9:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA for small type. It works best as a background or dominant base, and looks sharper beside charcoal or coral than beside plain white.
Questions about #52c5ab
What is #52c5ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52c5ab is rgb(82, 197, 171), in HSL hsl(166, 50%, 55%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 13%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #52c5ab?
#52c5ab pairs well with charcoal for a grounded, modern feel or soft coral for a spring mood. Deeper teals and warm terracotta also hold their own next to its light, gentle character.
Is #52c5ab readable on white or black?
#52c5ab has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 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.