#5A9F8A Hex Color
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Reach for #5a9f8a when a design needs a teal that stays composed. This dusty, ashy shade reads cool and unsaturated, so it suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and calm hospitality palettes. Its gray undertones keep it from feeling loud, but it can turn muddy next to pure white. Pair it with charcoal or warm terracotta for contrast. The hex code #5a9f8a also passes AA contrast with black text, making it safe behind small body copy.
Questions about #5a9f8a
What is #5a9f8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a9f8a is rgb(90, 159, 138), in HSL hsl(162, 28%, 49%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 13%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #5a9f8a?
#5a9f8a pairs well with charcoal for a grounded, professional palette, or warm terracotta for contrast between cool and earthy tones. Soft cream backgrounds also let its gray undertones stand out without competing.
Is #5a9f8a readable on white or black?
#5a9f8a has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.