#17D8CF Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #17d8cf is a cool teal with a clean green undertone and a crisp, almost sparkling finish. Its lightness gives interfaces a fresh, energetic feel, while its clarity supports trust in healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use the hex code #17d8cf as a supporting color with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible on it.
Questions about #17d8cf
What is #17d8cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17d8cf is rgb(23, 216, 207), in HSL hsl(177, 81%, 47%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 4%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #17d8cf in a palette?
Pair #17d8cf with navy or charcoal to ground its bright cyan-teal energy; warm neutrals such as sand can soften the contrast, while white keeps the palette crisp for interfaces, wellness graphics, and technology accents.
Does #17d8cf read as warm or cool?
#17d8cf reads as a cool teal because its saturated cyan base carries a clear green undertone, giving it a clean, lively character rather than the warmth associated with yellow-based greens or muted earth tones.
Is #17d8cf readable on white or black?
#17d8cf has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.75:1 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.