#04A5BF Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated cyan brings a refreshing energy to any design. Its association with trust and freedom makes it a strong choice for technology and communication branding. Designers rely on the hex code #04a5bf when they want to convey clear, precise information. This shade stands out without being overwhelming, working well in both children’s products and modern aerospace concepts.

Questions about #04a5bf

What is #04a5bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04a5bf is rgb(4, 165, 191), in HSL hsl(188, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 98%, 14%, 0%, 25%.
Is #04a5bf readable on white or black?
#04a5bf has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.13:1 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.