#5FA8AF
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #5FA8AF
The precise color #5FA8AF is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Cadetblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 95 red, 168 green, and 175 blue.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 46% C, 4% M, 0% Y, and 31% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5FA8AF
RGB95, 168, 175
HSL185.2°, 33.3%, 52.9%
CMYK46%, 4%, 0%, 31%
HSV185.2°, 45.7%, 68.6%
LAB64.6, -20.9, -10.7
XYZ26.5, 33.5, 45.6
Decimal6269103
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.71:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5FA8AF;
}
.text-color {
color: #5FA8AF;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5FA8AF;
}