#00B5B5 Hex Color
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#00b5b5 is a mid-tone, cool cyan that feels both refreshing and professional. Because of its steady contrast, it remains highly readable with black text, making it a functional choice for clean UI design. This shade works best as a primary accent or a secondary brand color, as it can overwhelm a layout if used too broadly. It pairs beautifully with soft, desaturated grays for a modern tech aesthetic.
Questions about #00b5b5
What is #00b5b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b5b5 is rgb(0, 181, 181), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 0%, 29%.
How does #00b5b5 perform in user interface design?
This mid-tone cyan provides excellent contrast against black or dark text, ensuring high readability for web interfaces. It functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background, preventing the hue from overwhelming your specific layout design.
What colors pair well with #00b5b5?
For a modern tech aesthetic, pair this cool shade with neutral charcoal or soft desaturated grays. Using these grounded, darker tones balances the vibrancy of the cyan, creating a professional look that keeps users focused on content.
Is #00b5b5 readable on white or black?
#00b5b5 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.