#5EDBD2 Hex Color
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#5edbd2 is a light, cool teal with high saturation and a clean, luminous finish. Its fresh pastel character brings softness and clarity to wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with black text, which reaches about 12.5:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #5edbd2.
Questions about #5edbd2
What is #5edbd2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5edbd2 is rgb(94, 219, 210), in HSL hsl(176, 63%, 61%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 4%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #5edbd2?
Does #5edbd2 read as a warm or cool color?
#5edbd2 reads as a cool teal because its cyan leaning and high saturation give it a crisp, watery character rather than the yellow warmth common in green-leaning teals or soft greens.
Is #5edbd2 readable on white or black?
#5edbd2 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.53:1 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.