#54A9EA Hex Color
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#54a9ea is a light, cool blue with a moderately vivid, pastel-leaning finish and a gentle feel. Its softness supports peaceful, trustworthy designs without becoming dull. Use it as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, technology, or spring visuals, especially with dark text. The hex code #54a9ea provides about 8.2:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #54a9ea
What is #54a9ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54a9ea is rgb(84, 169, 234), in HSL hsl(206, 78%, 62%) and in CMYK 64%, 28%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #54a9ea in a design?
#54a9ea pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm off-white, which temper its cool brightness without making the palette feel heavy and give interfaces a grounded base. Add a muted terracotta accent when the design needs contrast.
Is #54a9ea readable on white or black?
#54a9ea has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.