#5BAEA0 Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite green, #5baea0 is a muted teal with a dusty, grayed-back finish. That low saturation keeps it clean and steady, which is why it shows up often in wellness brands and healthcare interfaces. It holds up best as a background or supporting tone, and black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 8.0:1. Pair it with warm sand or charcoal to keep things grounded.
Questions about #5baea0
What is #5baea0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5baea0 is rgb(91, 174, 160), in HSL hsl(170, 34%, 52%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 8%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #5baea0?
Warm sand, soft coral, and charcoal all flatter #5baea0. The muted teal benefits from a warmer neighbor, which keeps larger layouts from feeling flat or clinical.
Is #5baea0 readable on white or black?
#5baea0 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.00:1 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.