#018DA5 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan feels clean and professional without being sterile. It provides a solid foundation for tech or aerospace branding where clarity is the priority. Because black text maintains a high 5.4:1 contrast ratio against it, #018da5 works well as a background for accessible UI elements. Use this hex code as a primary color for buttons or headers to add a refreshing, modern touch.
Questions about #018da5
What is #018da5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #018da5 is rgb(1, 141, 165), in HSL hsl(189, 99%, 33%) and in CMYK 99%, 15%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #018da5 in a design system?
This cyan pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground its vibrancy, while warm off-whites offer a clean, airy balance. For a modern, high-contrast UI, try incorporating crisp white accents to let this cool tone stand out.
Is #018da5 readable on white or black?
#018da5 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.