#23A99F Hex Color
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#23a99f is a cool, unsaturated teal with subtle green undertones. It strikes a balance between professional clarity and a refreshing, approachable mood, making it a reliable choice for UI components and wellness branding. This hex code provides excellent contrast against black text, remaining readable even at small sizes. Pair it with soft, warm grays to ground its chilly nature in digital layouts.
Questions about #23a99f
What is #23a99f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23a99f is rgb(35, 169, 159), in HSL hsl(176, 66%, 40%) and in CMYK 79%, 0%, 6%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #23a99f?
This cool teal pairs beautifully with soft, warm grays to ground its chilly nature in any design. For higher contrast or modern schemes, try balancing it against terracotta or deep charcoal to add warmth and depth to your palette.
Is #23a99f readable on white or black?
#23a99f has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.