#5C9A99 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan lands squarely in the cool spectrum. Because it sits at a low saturation, #5c9a99 works effectively as a background or supporting color in UI design. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or muted terracotta for a balanced look. The hex code is #5c9a99, and it provides enough contrast to keep black text readable for standard body copy.
Questions about #5c9a99
What is #5c9a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c9a99 is rgb(92, 154, 153), in HSL hsl(179, 25%, 48%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 1%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #5c9a99 in a UI design?
#5c9a99 works effectively as a neutral base when paired with high-contrast charcoal for text or terracotta for accent elements. This combination balances the cool, muted nature of the cyan with warmer, earthier tones to create visual interest without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #5c9a99 readable on white or black?
#5c9a99 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.