#17B4E8 Hex Color
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#17b4e8 is a bright, cool cyan-blue with strong saturation and a clean, slightly green undertone. Its refreshing energy suits technology, communication, healthcare, and children’s products, while its clear character supports trust and reliability. Use it as a bold accent or interface color; black text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #17b4e8.
Questions about #17b4e8
What is #17b4e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17b4e8 is rgb(23, 180, 232), in HSL hsl(195, 82%, 50%) and in CMYK 90%, 22%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #17b4e8?
Is #17b4e8 warm or cool?
#17b4e8 reads as a cool color because its blue base and slight green undertone create a crisp, watery impression rather than the visual warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red. Its high saturation keeps the result energetic instead of subdued.
Does black or white text work better on #17b4e8?
Black text provides strong contrast on #17b4e8, reaching about 8.7:1, while white text is much weaker at roughly 2.4:1 and generally unsuitable for normal-sized body copy under WCAG contrast guidance. Use white only for large text after checking the final font and weight.
Is #17b4e8 readable on white or black?
#17b4e8 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.