#5AB9D8 Hex Color

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This airy, unsaturated cyan feels clean and light due to its high brightness. Because of its cool temperament, #5ab9d8 works best as a balanced background for UI design where legibility matters. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep corals, offering a refreshing pop without overwhelming the eye. Learn more about what colors make gray to properly build out your palette around this versatile shade.

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What is #5ab9d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #5ab9d8 is rgb(90, 185, 216), in HSL hsl(195, 62%, 60%) and in CMYK 58%, 14%, 0%, 15%.

What colors pair well with #5ab9d8?

This shade works effectively with deep neutrals like charcoal or navy to provide necessary contrast. For a softer, more organic palette, combine it with terracotta or warm earth tones, which balance the cool, airy nature of the cyan.

Is #5ab9d8 readable on white or black?

#5ab9d8 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 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.

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