#59A9F9 Hex Color
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Bright, light, and strongly saturated, this blue leans neon without tipping into harshness. #59a9f9 works best as a supporting tone or accent, since full backgrounds can feel loud at scale. It pops against dark interfaces, and black text on it reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body text. Tech, finance, and healthcare brands use it well.
Questions about #59a9f9
What is #59a9f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59a9f9 is rgb(89, 169, 249), in HSL hsl(210, 93%, 66%) and in CMYK 64%, 32%, 0%, 2%.
What text color works on #59a9f9?
Black text is the safe choice on #59a9f9, reaching about 8.5:1 contrast and clearing WCAG AA for body text. White text falls well below the 4.5:1 threshold here.
What colors pair well with #59a9f9?
Deep navy or charcoal grounds its brightness, while a warm coral accent keeps the palette from feeling cold. Avoid pairing it with pale grays, which wash out its saturation.
Is #59a9f9 readable on white or black?
#59a9f9 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.