Color #5DDABB Color / Colour Code #5DDABB
This page shows the hex color code for color #5ddabb (#5DDABB). The colour is a cyan tone with 63% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #5DDABB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#5DDABB 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 #5DDABB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 165 and saturation at 63%. 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 #5DDABB
Lightness variations at hue 165 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #5DDABB
Design Use Cases for #5DDABB
Vibrant Brand Color
#5DDABB has a strong 63% 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, #5DDABB 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
#5DDABB 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 #5DDABB (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, #5ddabb, #da5d7c);
CSS Code for #5DDABB
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About Color #5DDABB (#5DDABB)
#5DDABB is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 93 red, 218 green, and 187 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 165 degrees with 63% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #5DDABB is 177/255 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 57% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #5DDABB against white is 1.72:1 and against black is 12.21:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.21:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DA5D7C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #5DDABB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #5DDA7C and #5DBBDA, 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 #5DDABB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #5DDABB?
- #5DDABB is Color #5DDABB, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(93, 218, 187), HSL(165, 63%, 61%), and CMYK(57%, 0%, 14%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 177/255.
- Is #5DDABB accessible for text?
- Against white, #5DDABB has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.21:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #5DDABB?
- The complementary colour is #DA5D7C (hue 345). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #5DDA7C and #5DBBDA. The triadic palette adds #BB5DDA and #DABB5D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #5DDABB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #5ddabb; or rgb(93, 218, 187); or hsl(165, 63%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 165 63% 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.