#5099A0
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #5099A0
The hex code #5099A0 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cadetblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 80, 153, and 160.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 50% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow, and 37% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5099A0
RGB80, 153, 160
HSL185.2°, 33.3%, 47.1%
CMYK50%, 4%, 0%, 37%
HSV185.2°, 50.0%, 62.7%
LAB59.0, -20.8, -10.7
XYZ21.0, 27.0, 37.4
Decimal5282208
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.28:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.41:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.13:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.45:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5099A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #5099A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5099A0;
}