#5AADB7 Hex Color
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Muted and airy, this sky blue sits at a comfortable mid-lightness with a soft cyan undertone. The hex code #5aadb7 works well as a UI background, where black text holds about 8.1:1 contrast. It flatters warm coral accents rather than plain white, which can wash it out. A good fit for tech, wellness, and children’s products.
Questions about #5aadb7
What is #5aadb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5aadb7 is rgb(90, 173, 183), in HSL hsl(186, 39%, 54%) and in CMYK 51%, 5%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5aadb7?
Warm coral and terracotta bring out its freshness, while navy deepens it for a more serious palette. Avoid pairing it with pale grays, which drain what little saturation it has.
Is #5aadb7 readable on white or black?
#5aadb7 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.