#5499A0 Hex Color
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This ashy cyan has a dusty, unsaturated quality that feels muted and grounded. Because of its cool undertones, #5499a0 works best as a secondary supporting color or an accent rather than a full background. It pairs nicely with deep charcoals or warm terracottas to create contrast. Since it maintains high contrast with black text, it is also a practical choice for UI elements.
Questions about #5499a0
What is #5499a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5499a0 is rgb(84, 153, 160), in HSL hsl(186, 31%, 48%) and in CMYK 48%, 4%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #5499a0?
Because #5499a0 is a desaturated, cool-toned cyan, it finds natural balance when paired with earthy contrasts like terracotta or grounding neutrals like charcoal. Avoid overly bright primary colors, as they can overwhelm this muted shade's subtle, dusty quality.
Is #5499a0 readable on white or black?
#5499a0 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.