#24BDBD Hex Color

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#24bdbd is a cool, medium-light cyan with a clear blue-green cast and lively saturation. This pastel-leaning hex code feels fresh, youthful, and open without becoming pale. It works well as a supporting UI color, especially with dark text, since its contrast is about 9.1:1 and meets WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #24bdbd

What is #24bdbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #24bdbd is rgb(36, 189, 189), in HSL hsl(180, 68%, 44%) and in CMYK 81%, 0%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #24bdbd?
Pair #24bdbd with charcoal or navy for grounded contrast, then add warm coral or terracotta sparingly to keep the palette lively without making the cyan feel childish in interface accents and editorial layouts.
Is #24bdbd readable on white or black?
#24bdbd has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.