#5999B0 Hex Color
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Reach for this dusty cyan when a UI needs a cool mid-tone that won’t shout. The hex code #5999b0 reads ashy and softened, and its muted saturation keeps large areas from feeling loud. Dark text stays readable on top at about 6.6:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta for warmth, though it can look flat against pure white.
Questions about #5999b0
What is #5999b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5999b0 is rgb(89, 153, 176), in HSL hsl(196, 36%, 52%) and in CMYK 49%, 13%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #5999b0?
Terracotta and muted coral warm #5999b0 up, while charcoal and deeper navy keep it cool and cohesive. Its low saturation pairs best with equally muted tones rather than bright neons.
Is #5999b0 readable on white or black?
#5999b0 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.