A complete guide to the color Cadet Blue

Cadet Blue is a mid-tone cyan-teal tone (#5F9EA0) suited to furniture catalogs, interior styling, and lifestyle photography. Explore conversions, similar swatches, and palette combinations below.

Cadet Blue
#5F9EA0

What color is cadet blue?

Cadet Blue is defined by hex #5F9EA0, RGB (95, 158, 160), and HSL (182°, 25% saturation, 50% lightness). Designers use these values to match fabrics, finishes, and digital renders across studio shoots and e-commerce assets.

Similar colors

Harmonious pairings

Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Black

#000000

Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Noir

#121212

Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Clashing hues

Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Candy

#FF0800

Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Apple Red

#FF0800

Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Garnet

#733635

Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Marsala

#955251

Color variations

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Color palettes

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Complementary
Analogous
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Color conversions

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RGB
CMYK
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HSV
Web Safe
CIE-LAB
iOS - SwiftUI
iOS - UIKit
Android - Compose

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about hex codes, pairings, and catalog use.

What is the hex code for Cadet Blue?
The hex code for Cadet Blue is #5F9EA0.
What are the RGB values for Cadet Blue?
Cadet Blue in RGB is 95, 158, 160.
What colors go well with Cadet Blue?
Harmonious pairings for Cadet Blue include Black, Noir, Pitch Black, Matte Black. Use these accents for upholstery, decor, and catalog styling.
How is Cadet Blue used in furniture and product photography?
Cadet Blue works well for backgrounds, accent props, and brand-consistent catalog shots. Match swatches to real materials and use similar colors for cohesive lifestyle scenes.