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Desaturated Cyan

#5CA0A3

Desaturated Cyan is a cool medium color with the hex code #5CA0A3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 92, 160, 163 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 2%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX
#5CA0A3
RGB
92, 160, 163
HSL
183°, 28%, 50%
CMYK
44, 2, 0, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 183° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 28% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 44%, 2%, 0%, 36% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5CA0A3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 92, 160, 163;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5CA0A3',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 44%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(92, 160, 163)
rgba(92, 160, 163, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 183° on the color wheel

Disney+ logo
Disney+
Tidal logo
Tidal
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5CA0A3?
#5CA0A3 is Desaturated Cyan, a cool medium color with RGB values of 92, 160, 163. It has a hue of 183°, 28% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5CA0A3?
The RGB color code for #5CA0A3 is rgb(92, 160, 163). This means it contains 92 red, 160 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?
Desaturated Cyan (#5CA0A3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5CA0A3 in CSS?
You can use #5CA0A3 in CSS with: background-color: #5CA0A3; or color: #5CA0A3; or as an RGB value: rgb(92, 160, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 2%, 0%, 36%.

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