#53998C Hex Color
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A muted, ashy teal, #53998c has gray undertones and a cool, dusty finish. Its moderate lightness feels calm and composed, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, communication, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or warm ivory. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #53998c
What is #53998c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53998c is rgb(83, 153, 140), in HSL hsl(169, 30%, 46%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 8%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #53998c?
#53998c pairs well with navy for grounded contrast and warm ivory for softness, while charcoal offers a darker neutral without competing with its muted teal character in interfaces and branding.
Does #53998c read warm or cool?
#53998c reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue and gray undertones reduce warmth, giving it a calm, dusty appearance rather than a warm green in most palettes.
Is #53998c readable on white or black?
#53998c has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.