#5A8E99 Hex Color
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#5a8e99 is a muted, dusty cyan-blue with cool undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to communication, technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or terracotta, rather than a dominant background. The hex code #5a8e99 also supports readable black body text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #5a8e99
What is #5a8e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8e99 is rgb(90, 142, 153), in HSL hsl(190, 26%, 48%) and in CMYK 41%, 7%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #5a8e99?
#5a8e99 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and charcoal, which balance its cool, dusty cyan-blue character without making the palette feel stark. Use terracotta sparingly for warmth and emphasis.
Is #5a8e99 readable on white or black?
#5a8e99 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.