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Cadetblue Color — #5F9EA0

Complete color reference for #5F9EA0: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#5F9EA0
RGBrgb(95, 158, 160)
HSLhsl(182, 25%, 50%)
HSVhsv(182, 41%, 63%)
CMYKC:41% M:1% Y:0% K:37%
CSS Colorcadetblue
Decimal6266528
Luminance0.2942

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#5F9EA0 on White
Ratio: 3.05:1 — AA Large
#5F9EA0 on Black
Ratio: 6.88:1 — AA
White on #5F9EA0
Ratio: 3.05:1 — AA Large
Black on #5F9EA0
Ratio: 6.88:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F7FAFA
100#E7F0F1
200#CFE2E3
300#B7D3D4
400#97C0C1
500#5F9EA0
600#4C7E80
700#395F60
800#263F40
900#182828

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #5F9EA0?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(95, 158, 160). The red channel is 95, green is 158, and blue is 160 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #5F9EA0?

The HSL value is hsl(182, 25%, 50%). Hue is 182°, saturation is 25%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #5F9EA0 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #5F9EA0 achieves a 3.05:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 6.88:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #5F9EA0?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #5F9EA0 is #9F6260.