Color #5ADEBC Color / Colour Code #5ADEBC
This page shows the hex color code for color #5adebc (#5ADEBC). The colour is a cyan tone with 67% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #5ADEBC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#5ADEBC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 135, 165, and 195 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 165, 285, and 45 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #5ADEBC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 165 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 165 to 210 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 165 with its complement at 345 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 #5ADEBC
Lightness variations at hue 165 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #5ADEBC
Design Use Cases for #5ADEBC
Vibrant Brand Color
#5ADEBC has a strong 67% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #5ADEBC 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
#5ADEBC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 165). 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 #5ADEBC (hue 165) to its complement at hue 345. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 195. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5adebc, #de597a);
CSS Code for #5ADEBC
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About Color #5ADEBC (#5ADEBC)
#5ADEBC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 90 red, 222 green, and 188 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 165 degrees with 67% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #5ADEBC is 179/255 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 59% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #5ADEBC against white is 1.67:1 and against black is 12.61:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.61:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DE597A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #5ADEBC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #59DE7A and #59BDDE, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #5ADEBC?
- #5ADEBC is Color #5ADEBC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(90, 222, 188), HSL(165, 67%, 61%), and CMYK(59%, 0%, 15%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 179/255.
- Is #5ADEBC accessible for text?
- Against white, #5ADEBC has a contrast ratio of 1.67:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.61:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #5ADEBC?
- The complementary colour is #DE597A (hue 345). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #59DE7A and #59BDDE. The triadic palette adds #BD59DE and #DEBD59 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #5ADEBC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #5adebc; or rgb(90, 222, 188); or hsl(165, 67%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 165 67% 61%; 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.