#5AE0CD Hex Color
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Pale but punchy, #5ae0cd is a pastel teal that glows without shouting. Its high lightness keeps layouts feeling fresh, so it shines as a dominant background in wellness apps, spring themes, and healthcare branding. Black text on it reaches about 13:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body copy. It flatters deep navy and warm coral better than plain white accents. The hex code #5ae0cd also tints cleanly toward soft mint.
Questions about #5ae0cd
What is #5ae0cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ae0cd is rgb(90, 224, 205), in HSL hsl(171, 68%, 62%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 8%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #5ae0cd?
Is #5ae0cd readable on white or black?
#5ae0cd has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.97:1 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.