#5A9992 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #5a9992 is a dusty teal with gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened character brings clarity to healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces without feeling sterile. Use the hex code #5a9992 as a supporting tone with warm white or charcoal. Black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #5a9992
What is #5a9992 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a9992 is rgb(90, 153, 146), in HSL hsl(173, 26%, 48%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 5%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #5a9992?
#5a9992 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, sand, and muted terracotta, balancing its cool gray undertones with gentle warmth for calm layouts. Use warm neutrals as backgrounds and earthy accents for buttons, illustrations, or supporting details.
Does #5a9992 read as a warm or cool color?
#5a9992 reads as a cool dusty teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray, creating a calm, restrained look rather than a bright tropical shade or strongly saturated green. It suits wellness, healthcare, and technology layouts that need color without visual noise.
Is #5a9992 readable on white or black?
#5a9992 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.