#17E8A5 Hex Color
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High-chroma and undeniably electric, this neon teal glows with intense saturation. It works best as a punchy 10% accent for UI call-to-actions rather than large backgrounds, which can cause eye strain. Pair it with deep, matte charcoal grays for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this shade is #17e8a5. Black text remains perfectly legible on top, ensuring readable microcopy without extra adjustments.
Questions about #17e8a5
What is #17e8a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17e8a5 is rgb(23, 232, 165), in HSL hsl(161, 82%, 50%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 29%, 9%.
What is the best way to use #17e8a5 in a design?
#17e8a5 functions best as a high-contrast accent color rather than a large background fill. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or highlights against charcoal or matte black surfaces to keep the layout balanced and comfortable to view.
Does #17e8a5 work well with black text?
Yes, #17e8a5 maintains excellent readability when paired with standard black typography. Because of its extreme brightness, black text provides the necessary visual weight to anchor the interface, ensuring that your microcopy remains legible without needing to adjust the color intensity.
Is #17e8a5 readable on white or black?
#17e8a5 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.12:1 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.