#23B0DB Hex Color
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This bright cyan holds a cool, high-energy presence without feeling neon. Its saturation makes it an ideal accent color for tech interfaces, where it effectively draws the eye against neutral backgrounds. Because black text maintains excellent readability over this shade, it functions well as a primary button color. The hex code for this cyan is #23b0db.
Questions about #23b0db
What is #23b0db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23b0db is rgb(35, 176, 219), in HSL hsl(194, 72%, 50%) and in CMYK 84%, 20%, 0%, 14%.
How should I use #23b0db in a user interface?
#23b0db functions best as a high-visibility primary button or alert action because it draws attention without straining the eye. Its high saturation level ensures it pops against standard neutral backgrounds like white, light gray, or charcoal.
Is #23b0db readable on white or black?
#23b0db has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.30:1 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.