#5ED0BF Hex Color
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This bright, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between mint and aqua. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #5ed0bf performs well for UI backgrounds and call-to-action buttons. It brings a crisp, refreshing quality to clean web designs. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as it can appear washed out; instead, ground it with charcoal or deep navy for better visual balance.
Questions about #5ed0bf
What is #5ed0bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ed0bf is rgb(94, 208, 191), in HSL hsl(171, 55%, 59%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 8%, 18%.
Is #5ed0bf suitable for call-to-action buttons?
Yes, this color works exceptionally well for interactive elements like buttons because it is highly readable when paired with black or dark gray text. Its bright, crisp tone draws the eye immediately without being aggressive or overwhelming to the user.
Is #5ed0bf readable on white or black?
#5ed0bf has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.25:1 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.