#5A8F9F Hex Color
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Reach for this muted cyan when a UI needs a calm backdrop that won’t fight the content. #5a8f9f is a dusty, grayed-down sky blue that reads cool and ashy. Its low saturation keeps it understated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color. Black text passes WCAG AA on it. The hex code #5a8f9f pairs well with soft coral or charcoal.
Questions about #5a8f9f
What is #5a8f9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8f9f is rgb(90, 143, 159), in HSL hsl(194, 28%, 49%) and in CMYK 43%, 10%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #5a8f9f?
Soft coral and warm sand give #5a8f9f a gentle contrast, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Pale grays are a weak match because they wash out its muted tone.
Is #5a8f9f readable on white or black?
#5a8f9f has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.