Color #52D6F4 Color / Colour Code #52D6F4
This page shows the hex color code for color #52d6f4 (#52D6F4). The colour is a cyan tone with 88% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #52D6F4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#52D6F4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 161, 191, and 221 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 191, 311, and 71 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #52D6F4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 191 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 191 to 236 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 191 with its complement at 11 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #52D6F4
Lightness variations at hue 191 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #52D6F4
Design Use Cases for #52D6F4
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #52D6F4 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 64% lightness, #52D6F4 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#52D6F4 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 191). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #52D6F4 (hue 191) to its complement at hue 11. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 221. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #52d6f4, #f47052);
CSS Code for #52D6F4
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About Color #52D6F4 (#52D6F4)
#52D6F4 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 82 red, 214 green, and 244 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 191 degrees with 88% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #52D6F4 is 178/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 66% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #52D6F4 against white is 1.71:1 and against black is 12.28:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.28:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F47052 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #52D6F4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #52F4C1 and #5286F4, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #52D6F4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #52D6F4?
- #52D6F4 is Color #52D6F4, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(82, 214, 244), HSL(191, 88%, 64%), and CMYK(66%, 12%, 0%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 178/255.
- Is #52D6F4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #52D6F4 has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.28:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #52D6F4?
- The complementary colour is #F47052 (hue 11). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #52F4C1 and #5286F4. The triadic palette adds #F452D6 and #D6F452 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #52D6F4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #52d6f4; or rgb(82, 214, 244); or hsl(191, 88%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 191 88% 64%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.