#57A1AD Hex Color
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This dusty cyan offers a muted, atmospheric tone that feels professional rather than playful. Because of its cool, unsaturated nature, it works best as a secondary or supporting color in tech interfaces and branding palettes. Pair it with charcoal greys for high contrast, as black text reads clearly against it. The hex code for this cool cyan is #57a1ad.
Questions about #57a1ad
What is #57a1ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57a1ad is rgb(87, 161, 173), in HSL hsl(188, 34%, 51%) and in CMYK 50%, 7%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors complement #57a1ad in a professional design?
This cool, muted cyan pairs best with deep charcoal or soft slate greys to create a balanced, high-contrast interface. Using it alongside crisp white backgrounds keeps the look professional, while lighter teals offer a subtle, monochromatic depth.
Is #57a1ad readable on white or black?
#57a1ad has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 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.