#59A0A1 Hex Color
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The hex code #59a0a1 is a muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its soft saturation suggests trust, freedom, and clear communication. Use it as a supporting color in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding, paired with warm coral or deep navy. Black text reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible UI backgrounds.
Questions about #59a0a1
What is #59a0a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59a0a1 is rgb(89, 160, 161), in HSL hsl(181, 29%, 49%) and in CMYK 45%, 1%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #59a0a1?
Is #59a0a1 readable on white or black?
#59a0a1 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.