#1EC5E7 Hex Color

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#1ec5e7 is a bright, highly saturated cyan with a cool, clean glow and an electric feel. Its fresh energy suits technology, aerospace, communication, and children’s products, especially as a supporting accent rather than a full-page background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy; black text reads clearly with about a 10.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #1ec5e7.

Questions about #1ec5e7

What is #1ec5e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1ec5e7 is rgb(30, 197, 231), in HSL hsl(190, 81%, 51%) and in CMYK 87%, 15%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1ec5e7?
#1ec5e7 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and near-black, which ground its bright cyan energy; soft white keeps the palette crisp, while a warm coral or orange accent can add lively contrast.
Is #1ec5e7 a warm or cool color?
#1ec5e7 is a cool color because its cyan hue leans strongly toward blue, creating a crisp, energetic impression rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red in visual design. It works well for technology, communication, and airy interface accents.
Is #1ec5e7 readable on white or black?
#1ec5e7 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.