#04B4BC Hex Color
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#04b4bc is a cool, highly saturated cyan with a clear green undertone and moderate lightness. Its refreshing energy suits technology, communication, spring, and children’s designs. Use it as a supporting tone or bold interface background, pairing it with navy or warm coral. The hex code #04b4bc also provides strong contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #04b4bc
What is #04b4bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04b4bc is rgb(4, 180, 188), in HSL hsl(183, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 98%, 4%, 0%, 26%.
Which colors pair well with #04b4bc?
Is #04b4bc warm or cool?
#04b4bc reads as a cool, highly saturated cyan because its blue base is balanced by a clear green undertone, giving it a fresh, energetic character rather than a warm or earthy appearance.
Is #04b4bc readable on white or black?
#04b4bc has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.25:1 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.