#5AF2B9 Hex Color
An electric and crisp neon teal
This bright, neon teal feels electric and crisp. Since it is so light, black text offers excellent contrast for legibility, making it a functional choice for UI highlights. Use the hex code #5af2b9 sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a full background, as its intensity can quickly overwhelm the eye. It pairs well with charcoal grays to ground its sparkling energy.
Questions about #5af2b9
What is #5af2b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5af2b9 is rgb(90, 242, 185), in HSL hsl(158, 85%, 65%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 24%, 5%.
How can I use #5af2b9 effectively in a design?
This neon teal is highly intense and performs best as a 10% accent color for buttons or highlights rather than a main background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or dark gray, which grounds the sparkling energy of the hue.
Is #5af2b9 readable on white or black?
#5af2b9 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.83:1 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.