#5AAFD6 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool blue carries a professional, stable character. Because it maintains strong contrast, black text remains highly legible against it, meeting WCAG AA standards easily. Designers often choose this tone for UI backgrounds in healthcare or finance applications where clarity is paramount. The hex code for this approachable shade is #5aafd6. It serves as a reliable base for clean, modern interface designs.
Questions about #5aafd6
What is #5aafd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5aafd6 is rgb(90, 175, 214), in HSL hsl(199, 60%, 60%) and in CMYK 58%, 18%, 0%, 16%.
What design contexts suit #5aafd6 best?
This shade works effectively in finance and healthcare applications where a sense of stability and calmness is required. Its unsaturated character prevents eye strain, making it suitable for data-heavy dashboards and professional web interfaces.
Is #5aafd6 readable on white or black?
#5aafd6 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 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.