#53B1D4 Hex Color
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Soft and cool, #53b1d4 is a pastel cyan with a light, slightly gray cast. Its gentle saturation suggests peace, trust, youth, and refreshment without becoming sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for spring themes, children’s products, communication apps, or aerospace branding. Black text has about 8.6:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #53b1d4.
Questions about #53b1d4
What is #53b1d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53b1d4 is rgb(83, 177, 212), in HSL hsl(196, 60%, 58%) and in CMYK 61%, 17%, 0%, 17%.
Does #53b1d4 read as a warm or cool color?
#53b1d4 reads as a cool color, with a blue-leaning cyan hue and a light gray cast that soften its brightness. It feels calm, fresh, and trustworthy rather than vivid, tropical, or strongly energetic.
What colors pair well with #53b1d4?
Is #53b1d4 readable on white or black?
#53b1d4 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.60:1 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.