#5AE2AB Hex Color
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#5ae2ab is a bright teal-green with high saturation and a light, glowing quality. That brightness suits wellness, eco, and tech branding, but it can look washed out against plain white. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for contrast, or use it as a small accent. Black text sits comfortably on top, reaching about 12.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #5ae2ab
What is #5ae2ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ae2ab is rgb(90, 226, 171), in HSL hsl(156, 70%, 62%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 24%, 11%.
What text color works best on #5ae2ab?
Black text on #5ae2ab reaches about 12.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. White text falls short, so keep light type off this shade.
What colors pair well with #5ae2ab?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its brightness, while a warm coral accent adds energy without clashing. Skip pale pastels, since they wash this teal-green out.
Is #5ae2ab readable on white or black?
#5ae2ab has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.90:1 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.