#5AE8B6 Hex Color
Fresh, Glowing, Unmistakably Teal
Reach for #5ae8b6 when a wellness app or healthcare brand needs a teal that feels fresh without going clinical. Its high lightness and strong saturation give it a glowing, near-neon lift, best used as an accent or on dark interfaces, since it can wash out beside plain white. Black text on this hex code hits about 13.7:1 contrast. Deep plum brings out its sparkle best.
Questions about #5ae8b6
What is #5ae8b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ae8b6 is rgb(90, 232, 182), in HSL hsl(159, 76%, 63%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 22%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #5ae8b6?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its brightness, while warm terracotta creates bolder contrast. Avoid pale neutrals, they flatten its sparkle.
Is #5ae8b6 readable on white or black?
#5ae8b6 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.65:1 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.