#57AFDB Hex Color

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#57afdb is an unsaturated, cool blue that carries a youthful yet professional air. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, it functions well for readable UI elements and clean interface backgrounds. This shade works best when paired with deep charcoals rather than bright whites to avoid looking washed out. The hex code for this specific blue is #57afdb.

Questions about #57afdb

What is #57afdb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57afdb is rgb(87, 175, 219), in HSL hsl(200, 65%, 60%) and in CMYK 60%, 20%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #57afdb in a design palette?
#57afdb works exceptionally well when anchored by charcoal text rather than stark white to prevent the design from looking washed out. You can also successfully pair this blue with soft sand tones for a balanced, approachable interface.
Is #57afdb readable on white or black?
#57afdb has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.56:1 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.