#04ACCD Hex Color

Fresh Cyan With Clear Focus

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#04accd is a cool cyan with restrained saturation, giving it a fresh feel without bright turquoise intensity. Its blue-green undertones support themes of trust, freedom, and clear communication in technology, aerospace, and children’s branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or small accent. Black text provides about 7.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.

Questions about #04accd

What is #04accd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04accd is rgb(4, 172, 205), in HSL hsl(190, 96%, 41%) and in CMYK 98%, 16%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #04accd?
#04accd pairs well with white, black, and charcoal, which let its cool cyan tone stand out without competing saturation. For a brighter palette, add a restrained warm accent sparingly.
Is #04accd a warm or cool color?
#04accd reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green balance leans toward blue rather than yellow. It creates a fresh, open mood and works well for digital interfaces, technology themes, and small branded accents.
Is #04accd readable on white or black?
#04accd has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.78:1 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.