Color swatch image showing #5CACDD with RGB(92,172,221) values
Color swatch image showing #5CACDD with RGB(92,172,221) values

#5CACDD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5CACDD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5CACDD Color Information

#5CACDD RGB value is (92, 172, 221). The hex color red value is 92, green is 172, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 58 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#5CACDD Color Meaning

Color #5CACDD embodies collegiate optimism, accessible trust, and democratic clarity. Color #5CACDD is a bright, slightly green-leaning azure famously associated with the University of North Carolina—but its appeal extends far beyond athletics. #5CACDD hue sits in the “optimistic blue” zone: light enough to feel open, saturated enough to feel intentional. In institutional branding, color #5CACDD signals approachability without sacrificing professionalism. Psychological studies show that mid-tone blues like #5CACDD increase perceived transparency in government and education platforms, likely due to associations with clear skies and clean water. Functionally, color #5CACDD excels in digital interfaces requiring user trust. #5CACDD’s common in edtech, civic apps, and nonprofit dashboards where neutrality must still feel human. Accessibility tests confirm #5CACDD meets WCAG AA contrast standards against white for large text, and against dark greys for body copy. In print, #5CACDD reproduces reliably across CMYK, making #5CACDD cost-effective for large-scale campaigns. Paired with navy or charcoal, color #5CACDD creates a hierarchy of authority and accessibility. Symbolically, color #5CACDD represents community over competition. #5CACDD is the blue of shared goals, not solo victories. In regional identity, #5CACDD evokes Southern skies and coastal resilience. Spiritually, #5CACDD aligns with the throat chakra’s clear-expression mode: communication that includes. Designers choose color #5CACDD when they want to signal openness without naivety. #5CACDD’s not the blue of secrets—#5CACDD’s the blue of shared light.

Color Conversion

Convert #5CACDD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#5CACDD
RGB
rgb(92, 172, 221)
HSL
hsl(203°, 65%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(58%, 22%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 58%, 87%)
XYZ
32.2173 37.0008 73.8505
Yxy
37.0008 0.2252 0.2586
Hunter Lab
60.8283 -1.6688 -6.0177
CIE-Lab
67.2776 -10.3343 -32.1405

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red92 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green172 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#5CACDD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#5CACDD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #5CACDD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#5CACDD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5CACDD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#5CACDD

protanopia

#7f7fd1

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5CACDD;

Text Color

color: #5CACDD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5CACDD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5CACDD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5CACDD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5CACDD 0%, #206896 100%);

#5CACDD Color FAQs

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