#5993A3 Hex Color
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#5993a3 is a cool, dusty cyan with gray undertones and low saturation, giving it an ashy, steady feel. This medium shade suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without the intensity of brighter cyan. The hex code #5993a3 works well as a supporting tone in technology, communication, and aerospace palettes. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast here.
Questions about #5993a3
What is #5993a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5993a3 is rgb(89, 147, 163), in HSL hsl(193, 29%, 49%) and in CMYK 45%, 10%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #5993a3?
Why does #5993a3 read as a cool color?
#5993a3 reads cool because its low saturation is paired with a cyan-blue base, while gray undertones soften the hue and keep it from feeling bright or tropical. That balance makes it more dependable than vivid cyan in professional layouts.
Is #5993a3 readable on white or black?
#5993a3 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.