#5BA3B0 Hex Color
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#5ba3b0 is a muted, dusty cyan with a distinctly cool character. Because of its desaturation, this shade avoids feeling too bright or juvenile, making it a professional choice for tech interfaces and corporate branding. It works well as a supporting tone paired with warm greys or charcoal. Black text remains highly legible against this hue, ensuring reliable accessibility for body copy.
Questions about #5ba3b0
What is #5ba3b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ba3b0 is rgb(91, 163, 176), in HSL hsl(189, 35%, 52%) and in CMYK 48%, 7%, 0%, 31%.
What color combinations work best with #5ba3b0?
The muted nature of #5ba3b0 pairs effectively with neutral tones like charcoal or warm greys, which help ground its cool, dusty cyan personality. For a more vibrant contrast, consider pairing it with subtle, earth-toned accents to create a sophisticated, modern palette that avoids appearing too juvenile or bright.
Is #5ba3b0 readable on white or black?
#5ba3b0 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 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.