#54A9C9 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan works well for tech-forward interfaces. With a strong 7.9:1 contrast against black, #54a9c9 remains legible even at small sizes, making it a safe choice for UI body text. It feels airy rather than washed out, so pair it with deep charcoals instead of pure white for a balanced look. The hex code for this color is #54a9c9.
Questions about #54a9c9
What is #54a9c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54a9c9 is rgb(84, 169, 201), in HSL hsl(196, 52%, 56%) and in CMYK 58%, 16%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #54a9c9?
Pair #54a9c9 with deep charcoal or slate grays to balance its airy quality without washing it out. Avoid using pure white text over this color, as the lack of contrast will make the characters difficult to read.
Is #54a9c9 readable on white or black?
#54a9c9 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.