#5EACD1 Hex Color
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#5eacd1 is a light, muted blue with cool cyan undertones and a soft, airy finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, dependable mood suited to healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting brand color, pairing it with charcoal for stronger definition. Black text achieves about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #5eacd1.
Questions about #5eacd1
What is #5eacd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5eacd1 is rgb(94, 172, 209), in HSL hsl(199, 56%, 59%) and in CMYK 55%, 18%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #5eacd1?
#5eacd1 pairs well with charcoal for definition, white for a light interface, and deeper blue-gray accents for a restrained palette. Its muted cyan cast also works with warm neutrals when a softer, more welcoming contrast is needed.
Does #5eacd1 read as warm or cool?
#5eacd1 reads as a cool, muted blue because its light blue base carries cyan undertones, while low saturation softens the effect into an airy, dependable mood rather than a sharp or icy one. This suits calm digital interfaces.
Where does #5eacd1 work well in a design?
#5eacd1 works well as a dominant background or supporting brand color in healthcare interfaces, finance dashboards, security products, and spring-themed layouts, where its quiet cyan-blue character can add clarity without the intensity of a highly saturated accent.
Is #5eacd1 readable on white or black?
#5eacd1 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.