#5DE5F8 Hex Color
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Light and sparkling, #5de5f8 is a pastel cyan that reads cool and fresh. That high lightness makes it a strong base for spring themes, baby products, and tech interfaces, though it washes out beside pure white. Black text passes easily on it at about 14:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy, or soften it with mixing gray for a calmer palette.
Questions about #5de5f8
What is #5de5f8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5de5f8 is rgb(93, 229, 248), in HSL hsl(187, 92%, 67%) and in CMYK 63%, 8%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #5de5f8?
Deep navy gives #5de5f8 the strongest contrast, while warm coral adds a playful counterpoint. Muted grays and charcoal keep it feeling clean and modern in UI work.
Is #5de5f8 readable on white or black?
#5de5f8 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.02:1 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.