CadetBlue — #5F9EA0 HEX Color

#5F9EA0rgb(95, 158, 160)

About CadetBlue

CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) is a cool, mid, muted cyan tone with a hue of 182°, saturation of 25% and lightness of 50%. It works well for tech and wellness branding and conveys a refreshing feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 3.05:1, while on black it reaches 6.88:1 — so prefer black text when using #5F9EA0 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#5F9EA0

RGBrgb(95, 158, 160)

HSLhsl(182°, 25%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(41%, 1%, 0%, 37%)

CIELABLab(61.2, -19.7, -7.4)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

3.05:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

6.88:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #5F9EA0 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #5F9EA0;

color: #5F9EA0;

border: 2px solid #5F9EA0;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5F9EA0, #a0615f);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #5f9ea0;
  --color-primary-rgb: 95, 158, 160;
  --color-primary-hsl: 182, 25%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #5F9EA0?

Color #5F9EA0 is commonly known as CadetBlue. It is a cool, mid, muted cyan tone.

Is #5F9EA0 a warm or cool color?

CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) is a cool color. With a hue of 182°, it falls in the cyan family.

What colors go well with #5F9EA0?

Colors that pair well with CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) include its complementary color (#A0615F), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous cyan tones for harmonious palettes.