#59B8C6 Hex Color
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#59b8c6 is a cool, desaturated cyan that feels airy and gentle. Because it sits between green and blue, it works well in UI design as a calming background or a refreshing accent color. It creates strong contrast with black text, making it highly readable for digital interfaces. If you want to ground this shade with neutral tones, understanding how to make gray helps you build balanced palettes without muddying the hue.
Questions about #59b8c6
What is #59b8c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59b8c6 is rgb(89, 184, 198), in HSL hsl(188, 49%, 56%) and in CMYK 55%, 7%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #59b8c6?
Use high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate to ground #59b8c6, or pair it with warm terracotta for a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic. Because of its cool cyan nature, it also works seamlessly with soft whites or darker, muted teals to maintain an airy, clean visual flow.
Is #59b8c6 readable on white or black?
#59b8c6 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.