#5891A1 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated cyan has a cool temperature and a muted, dusty appearance. Because it lacks intensity, #5891a1 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with warm, earthy terracottas to balance the coolness. This hex code maintains a contrast ratio of 6.0:1 with black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI components and professional digital interfaces.
Questions about #5891a1
What is #5891a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5891a1 is rgb(88, 145, 161), in HSL hsl(193, 29%, 49%) and in CMYK 45%, 10%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #5891a1?
This ashy cyan shines when paired with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or deep sienna, which balance its inherent coolness. Using neutral whites or dark charcoal text also keeps your interface looking professional and grounded.
Is #5891a1 readable on white or black?
#5891a1 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.