#53ADBD Hex Color
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This cool cyan strikes a balance between professional and playful, making it a strong choice for tech interfaces and children’s branding. Because of its moderate saturation, it reads clearly against black text. The hex code for this shade is #53adbd. It serves best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, where it can provide a crisp, refreshing accent without overpowering neutral backgrounds.
Questions about #53adbd
What is #53adbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53adbd is rgb(83, 173, 189), in HSL hsl(189, 45%, 53%) and in CMYK 56%, 8%, 0%, 26%.
Does #53adbd work well with neutral background colors?
#53adbd works exceptionally well against light, neutral backgrounds because it provides a clear, refreshing visual pop without overwhelming the design. It is particularly effective when balanced with charcoal or deep slate tones for high-contrast, professional interfaces.
Is #53adbd readable on white or black?
#53adbd has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.