#57A08F Hex Color
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This cool, dusty teal balances a muted saturation with an ashy undertone. Because it is highly readable, #57a08f works well as a grounding base for UI elements or as a professional primary brand color. It pairs better with stark whites or deep charcoals than with warm pastels, which can make it look muddy. The hex code for this unsaturated shade is #57a08f.
Questions about #57a08f
What is #57a08f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57a08f is rgb(87, 160, 143), in HSL hsl(166, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 11%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #57a08f?
#57a08f works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp white to prevent a muddy appearance. Because this teal is unsaturated, avoid warm, dusty pastels which tend to wash out its cool, professional character.
Is #57a08f readable on white or black?
#57a08f has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.