#23A5EA Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #23a5ea brings a sharp, electric quality to interface designs. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, it communicates stability and professionalism, making it a reliable choice for security or financial branding. Pair this blue with dark grays rather than white to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this color is #23a5ea, which offers enough contrast for legible black text.
Questions about #23a5ea
What is #23a5ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23a5ea is rgb(35, 165, 234), in HSL hsl(201, 83%, 53%) and in CMYK 85%, 29%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #23a5ea?
Because #23a5ea is highly saturated and cool, it works best with charcoal or deep slate grays rather than pure white to avoid a washed-out appearance. Using dark neutrals keeps the electric quality of the blue feeling intentional and grounded in modern interface design.
Is #23a5ea appropriate for professional brand identities?
Yes, the stable and cool nature of #23a5ea makes it a reliable choice for financial or security-focused branding. It communicates trustworthiness while maintaining enough vibrancy to stand out, provided it is used as an accent against darker, muted backgrounds for better legibility.
Is #23a5ea readable on white or black?
#23a5ea has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.