#5D9592 Hex Color
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Dusty cyan with a good amount of gray in it. #5d9592 is muted and matte, closer to slate than sky, so it stays subdued even at large sizes. That makes it a solid supporting tone rather than a hero accent. It flatters warm terracotta or deep navy, and black text passes AA on it at about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #5d9592
What is #5d9592 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d9592 is rgb(93, 149, 146), in HSL hsl(177, 23%, 47%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 2%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #5d9592?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and rust bring out its cool side, while deep navy keeps the palette grounded. Cream works better than pure white, which can wash the shade out.
Is #5d9592 readable on white or black?
#5d9592 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.