#5DA8BF Hex Color
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Reach for sky blue when an app or children’s brand needs a cyan that feels fresh without shouting. #5da8bf is muted and cool, with a gray-green undertone that keeps it easy on the eyes. It works best as a supporting tone or background behind dark text, since black hits about 7.8:1 contrast on it. Pair it with coral accents for a clean, friendly palette.
Questions about #5da8bf
What is #5da8bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5da8bf is rgb(93, 168, 191), in HSL hsl(194, 43%, 56%) and in CMYK 51%, 12%, 0%, 25%.
What text color works best on #5da8bf?
Black text reads most clearly on #5da8bf, with about 7.8:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text works for large headings but falls short for fine print.
What colors pair well with #5da8bf?
Coral and warm terracotta shades bring out the cool cyan side of #5da8bf, while deep navy keeps it grounded. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the dominant color in a palette.
Is #5da8bf readable on white or black?
#5da8bf has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.