Color #5CBCA3 Color / Colour Code #5CBCA3
This page shows the hex color code for color #5cbca3 (#5CBCA3). The colour is a cyan tone with 42% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #5CBCA3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#5CBCA3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 134, 164, and 194 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 164, 284, and 44 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #5CBCA3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 164 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 164 to 209 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 164 with its complement at 344 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 #5CBCA3
Lightness variations at hue 164 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #5CBCA3
Design Use Cases for #5CBCA3
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #5CBCA3 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 55% lightness, #5CBCA3 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
#5CBCA3 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 164). 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 #5CBCA3 (hue 164) to its complement at hue 344. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 194. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5cbca3, #bc5c76);
CSS Code for #5CBCA3
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About Color #5CBCA3 (#5CBCA3)
#5CBCA3 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 92 red, 188 green, and 163 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 164 degrees with 42% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #5CBCA3 is 156/255 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 51% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #5CBCA3 against white is 2.29:1 and against black is 9.18:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.18:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BC5C76 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #5CBCA3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #5CBC73 and #5CA6BC, 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 #5CBCA3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #5CBCA3?
- #5CBCA3 is Color #5CBCA3, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(92, 188, 163), HSL(164, 42%, 55%), and CMYK(51%, 0%, 13%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 156/255.
- Is #5CBCA3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #5CBCA3 has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.18:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #5CBCA3?
- The complementary colour is #BC5C76 (hue 344). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #5CBC73 and #5CA6BC. The triadic palette adds #A35CBC and #BCA35C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #5CBCA3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #5cbca3; or rgb(92, 188, 163); or hsl(164, 42%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 164 42% 55%; 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.