#53C5C1 Hex Color
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#53c5c1 is a cool, medium-light cyan with a softened green undertone and a clean, lightly sparkling feel. Its moderate saturation brings freshness without the glare of vivid turquoise, supporting gentle technology, spring, and children’s designs. Use it as a broad interface background with black text. Black text on this hex code gives about 10.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #53c5c1
What is #53c5c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53c5c1 is rgb(83, 197, 193), in HSL hsl(178, 50%, 55%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 2%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #53c5c1 in a design palette?
#53c5c1 pairs well with navy for structure, warm terracotta for contrast, and soft off-white for a lighter finish, giving designers a useful balance between its cool cyan base and warmer supporting accents.
Is #53c5c1 readable on white or black?
#53c5c1 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.12:1 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.