#15DBED Hex Color
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#15dbed is a high-saturation cyan that demands immediate attention. Due to its intense brightness, this color works best as a UI accent rather than a dominant background. Black text remains highly readable against it with a 12.4:1 contrast ratio. Designers use the hex code #15dbed to inject energy into tech-focused branding or digital interfaces that require a crisp, modern highlight.
Questions about #15dbed
What is #15dbed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15dbed is rgb(21, 219, 237), in HSL hsl(185, 86%, 51%) and in CMYK 91%, 8%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #15dbed?
This electric cyan relies on neutrals to balance its intensity. It pairs best with charcoal or deep slate to anchor the design, while softer shades like silver can bridge the gap between the vibrancy of #15dbed and the page background.
Is #15dbed readable on white or black?
#15dbed has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.38:1 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.