#5D98AC Hex Color
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#5d98ac is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a distinct cool cast. Because of its muted character, it works well as a supporting background in corporate or aerospace interfaces. It offers strong contrast for black type, meeting accessibility standards for small body text. The hex code for this professional shade is #5d98ac. Pair it with crisp whites to keep the design from appearing muddy.
Questions about #5d98ac
What is #5d98ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d98ac is rgb(93, 152, 172), in HSL hsl(195, 32%, 52%) and in CMYK 46%, 12%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #5d98ac?
Pair #5d98ac with crisp whites or very light grays to keep the design feeling airy and professional. For a structured palette, it also complements deep charcoal tones, which ground its dusty, unsaturated cyan quality without making the layout appear muddy.
Is #5d98ac readable on white or black?
#5d98ac has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.