#5FBDC5
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #5FBDC5
The precise color #5FBDC5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Cadetblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 95 red, 189 green, and 197 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 52% C, 4% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. The HSL representation is 184.7° hue, 46.8% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5FBDC5
RGB95, 189, 197
HSL184.7°, 46.8%, 57.3%
CMYK52%, 4%, 0%, 23%
HSV184.7°, 51.8%, 77.3%
LAB71.5, -25.6, -12.6
XYZ33.0, 42.9, 59.4
Decimal6274501
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
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WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.19:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.57:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.14:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5FBDC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #5FBDC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5FBDC5;
}