#20C4AE Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel teal when a wellness app, spring campaign, or baby brand needs a fresh, friendly base. #20c4ae sits light and cool on the spectrum, with a soft green undertone that keeps it calm instead of clinical. The hex code holds up as a background since black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 9.6:1 contrast. Pair it with coral or warm neutrals to keep the palette from feeling sterile.
Questions about #20c4ae
What is #20c4ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #20c4ae is rgb(32, 196, 174), in HSL hsl(172, 72%, 45%) and in CMYK 84%, 0%, 11%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #20c4ae?
#20c4ae pairs well with coral, terracotta, or deep navy for warm contrast, and with soft cream for a gentler palette. Skip pure white next to it, which can wash the teal out.
Is #20c4ae readable on white or black?
#20c4ae has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.56:1 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.