#5EAAF0 Hex Color
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#5eaaf0 is a light, cool blue with clear saturation and a soft pastel feel. Its open, friendly character suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring designs. Use it as a dominant interface background with dark text, which reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code #5eaaf0 also pairs well with navy and warm white.
Questions about #5eaaf0
What is #5eaaf0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5eaaf0 is rgb(94, 170, 240), in HSL hsl(209, 83%, 65%) and in CMYK 61%, 29%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #5eaaf0?
Navy and warm white pair especially well with #5eaaf0, balancing its cool, airy appearance with strong visual definition; charcoal offers a softer neutral, while terracotta can add warmth as a restrained accent.
Does #5eaaf0 read as a warm or cool color?
#5eaaf0 reads as a cool blue because its blue hue, clear saturation, and light value create an airy, open appearance; its pastel softness keeps that coolness friendly rather than stark.
Is #5eaaf0 readable on white or black?
#5eaaf0 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.