#23BCBD Hex Color

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#23bcbd is a cool cyan with moderate saturation and medium lightness, giving it a refreshing look without the intensity of neon. Its balanced blue-green character supports feelings of softness, youth, and clarity. Use it as a supporting brand color, button fill, or airy UI background with black text. The hex code #23bcbd also pairs well with navy and warm coral.

Questions about #23bcbd

What is #23bcbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23bcbd is rgb(35, 188, 189), in HSL hsl(180, 69%, 44%) and in CMYK 81%, 1%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #23bcbd?
#23bcbd pairs well with navy for stronger interfaces, coral for lively contrast, and warm off-white for a gentler palette that preserves its cool cyan character while adding enough warmth and depth for balanced layouts.
Where does #23bcbd work best in a design?
#23bcbd works well as a supporting brand color, button fill, or spacious UI surface in technology, aerospace, productivity, and children’s products, where its cool saturation feels fresh without becoming as loud as a high-chroma neon cyan.
Is #23bcbd readable on white or black?
#23bcbd has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.