#57B2C7 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #57b2c7 blends cyan with a soft blue cast for a youthful, refreshing feel. Its low saturation suits communication, technology, spring, and children’s designs without becoming loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm coral, rather than a full background next to white. The hex code #57b2c7 supports clear black body text with about an 8.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #57b2c7
What is #57b2c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57b2c7 is rgb(87, 178, 199), in HSL hsl(191, 50%, 56%) and in CMYK 56%, 11%, 0%, 22%.
Which colors pair well with #57b2c7?
Does #57b2c7 read as a warm or cool color?
#57b2c7 reads as a cool color because its cyan base and soft blue undertone lean toward water and sky associations, while its restrained saturation keeps the effect gentle and approachable rather than sharp or overly electric.
Is #57b2c7 readable on white or black?
#57b2c7 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.