#59A2CD Hex Color
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#59a2cd is a cool, medium-light blue with muted saturation and subtle gray undertones. Its steady appearance supports feelings of trust and reliability, fitting finance, healthcare, security, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white. Black body text has about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #59a2cd.
Questions about #59a2cd
What is #59a2cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59a2cd is rgb(89, 162, 205), in HSL hsl(202, 54%, 58%) and in CMYK 57%, 21%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #59a2cd?
#59a2cd pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted neutrals, which balance its cool blue cast; terracotta or burgundy can add a restrained warm accent without overwhelming its steady, professional appearance.
Is #59a2cd warm or cool?
#59a2cd reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is dominant and its muted saturation is softened by gray undertones; the result feels calm, dependable, and controlled rather than vivid or energetic.
Is #59a2cd readable on white or black?
#59a2cd has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.47:1 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.