#18B7B7 Hex Color
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#18b7b7 is a saturated, cool cyan that feels both refreshing and modern. This bright tone works best as a punchy accent color in UI design rather than a full page background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with soft, desaturated neutrals if you are curious about how to make gray balanced palettes. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text.
Questions about #18b7b7
What is #18b7b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18b7b7 is rgb(24, 183, 183), in HSL hsl(180, 77%, 41%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 0%, 28%.
How should I use #18b7b7 in a website color scheme?
#18b7b7 works best as a vibrant pop of color for call-to-action buttons or small UI elements rather than large backgrounds. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate neutrals to ground the energy and ensure your interface feels balanced and professional.
Is #18b7b7 readable on white or black?
#18b7b7 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.