#59ADA6 Hex Color
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A muted teal the color of sea glass, #59ada6 keeps its cool edge without going sharp. The grayed saturation reads composed, which suits wellness branding and calm interface backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone, flattered by warm coral or soft cream. Black text passes easily on top at roughly 8.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #59ada6
What is #59ada6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59ada6 is rgb(89, 173, 166), in HSL hsl(175, 34%, 51%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 4%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #59ada6?
#59ada6 pairs well with warm accents like terracotta or coral, which offset its cool undertone. For a quieter palette, combine it with cream or charcoal as neutrals.
Does #59ada6 read warm or cool?
#59ada6 reads cool because of its green-blue hue, but its low saturation keeps the temperature mild rather than icy. It sits comfortably next to both warm neutrals and deeper blues.
Is #59ada6 readable on white or black?
#59ada6 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.95:1 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.