#025E73 Hex Color
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This dark, muted cyan offers a serious, grounded presence that works well for UI backgrounds. Because it provides high contrast with white text, it remains legible even in small font sizes. The hex code #025e73 feels less aggressive than pure blue, making it an excellent choice for corporate technology branding or moody, professional interfaces. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the design from feeling too cold.
Questions about #025e73
What is #025e73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #025e73 is rgb(2, 94, 115), in HSL hsl(191, 97%, 23%) and in CMYK 98%, 18%, 0%, 55%.
What color pairings best complement #025e73?
Soft cream or warm off-white tones are ideal for balancing the coolness of #025e73 and preventing the interface from feeling too sterile. You can also pair it with slate or light grays to maintain a clean, sophisticated, and highly professional monochromatic aesthetic.
Is #025e73 readable on white or black?
#025e73 has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.