#509299
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #509299
The precise color #509299 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Cadetblue. Its digital footprint relies on 80 parts red, 146 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 48% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.