#5FA8B6
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #5FA8B6
The precise color #5FA8B6 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Cadetblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 95, 168, and 182.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 48% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#5FA8B6
RGB95, 168, 182
HSL189.7°, 37.3%, 54.3%
CMYK48%, 8%, 0%, 29%
HSV189.7°, 47.8%, 71.4%
LAB64.8, -19.0, -14.3
XYZ27.2, 33.8, 49.4
Decimal6269110
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.71:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.76:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.59:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.60:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5FA8B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #5FA8B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5FA8B6;
}