#17A2B5 Hex Color
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#17a2b5 is a muted cyan that reads cool and watery without much punch. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting color for tech branding, app interfaces, and kids’ products. Black text passes WCAG AA on top of it at about 6.9:1 contrast, so it can back small body copy. Pair it with warm coral accents, or mix in gray for softer supporting tones.
Questions about #17a2b5
What is #17a2b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17a2b5 is rgb(23, 162, 181), in HSL hsl(187, 77%, 40%) and in CMYK 87%, 10%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #17a2b5?
Warm #17a2b5 pairs best with warm accents like coral or terracotta, which balance its cool tone. Warm grays and deep navy also work for quieter, more professional palettes.
Is #17a2b5 readable on white or black?
#17a2b5 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.