#53C5DB Hex Color
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The hex code #53c5db produces a light, moderately muted cyan with a fresh, cool finish and soft, airy glow. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, children’s products, communication interfaces, and technology without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm coral. Black text reaches about 10.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable backgrounds.
Questions about #53c5db
What is #53c5db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53c5db is rgb(83, 197, 219), in HSL hsl(190, 65%, 59%) and in CMYK 62%, 10%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #53c5db?
Is #53c5db readable on white or black?
#53c5db has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.37:1 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.