#5CB2AE
Approximate name: Cadet Blue
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
CadetBlue
Relative luminance
0.372
Hue H
177°
Saturation S
36%
Lightness L
53%
Value V
70%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Medium
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Cyan
Contrast on white: 2.49:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 8.43:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#5cb2ae
Protanopia
#8182af
Deuteranopia
#7c76af
Tritanopia
#60b0b0
Achromatopsia
#989898
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.