#5AA2A7 Hex Color
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#5aa2a7 is a muted sky blue with a gray undertone that keeps it cool without turning icy. The low saturation makes it a dependable dominant base for tech, communication, and children’s design. It pairs well with warm terracotta accents, which stop it from reading flat. Black text passes AA contrast on top of it at about 7.2:1, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #5aa2a7
What is #5aa2a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5aa2a7 is rgb(90, 162, 167), in HSL hsl(184, 30%, 50%) and in CMYK 46%, 3%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #5aa2a7?
Warm accents like terracotta and mauve bring out its soft cyan side and stop it from reading flat. Cream and off-white backgrounds also suit it better than stark white.
Is #5aa2a7 readable on white or black?
#5aa2a7 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 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.