#04AFC9 Hex Color
Vibrant and energetic mid-toned cyan
#04afc9 is a cool, mid-toned cyan that sits comfortably between bright sky blue and muted teal. It brings a refreshing energy to tech interfaces and modern branding without feeling aggressive. Because this shade balances saturation well, it works best as a primary accent color rather than a large background. For complex palettes, learning how to make gray helps ground this high-energy hue in professional designs.
Questions about #04afc9
What is #04afc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04afc9 is rgb(4, 175, 201), in HSL hsl(188, 96%, 40%) and in CMYK 98%, 13%, 0%, 21%.
How can I use #04afc9 effectively in interface design?
#04afc9 functions best as a high-contrast accent or call-to-action button color against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or white. Because of its high saturation, it is usually too intense for large backgrounds and works better to guide a user's eye.
Does #04afc9 have a warm or cool undertone?
#04afc9 is definitively a cool color, sitting firmly in the cyan spectrum with strong green-blue undertones. It lacks the warmth found in aquas or turquoises, which makes it feel crisp, professional, and slightly more clinical or technical in its application.
Is #04afc9 readable on white or black?
#04afc9 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.