#5FACB1 Hex Color
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Muted and midweight, #5facb1 is a dusty cyan with a gray undertone that keeps it relaxed instead of crisp. Its low saturation suits a supporting tone or UI background, though it can read flat at large sizes. It pairs well with charcoal, and black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 8:1 contrast.
Questions about #5facb1
What is #5facb1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5facb1 is rgb(95, 172, 177), in HSL hsl(184, 34%, 53%) and in CMYK 46%, 3%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5facb1?
Charcoal and deep navy make #5facb1 look richer by contrast, while a warm coral accent keeps the palette from feeling cold. Skip pale pastels nearby, since this muted cyan washes out against them.
What mood does #5facb1 give a design?
It reads cool, steady, and a little retro thanks to its dusty, desaturated finish. That makes it a good fit for technology branding, children's products, and interfaces that need calm without feeling sterile.
Is #5facb1 readable on white or black?
#5facb1 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.