#258499 Hex Color
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Muted saturation and medium-dark lightness give #258499 a cool cyan character with a refreshing, focused feel. It fits technology, communication, and aerospace branding as a supporting tone, especially beside warm white or coral. The hex code #258499 also suits UI backgrounds, and black text provides about 4.8:1 contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #258499
What is #258499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #258499 is rgb(37, 132, 153), in HSL hsl(191, 61%, 37%) and in CMYK 76%, 14%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #258499?
#258499 pairs well with warm white for a clean interface and coral for lively contrast, while navy or charcoal can add depth and lighter cyan tints can support a calmer monochromatic palette.
Is #258499 warm or cool?
#258499 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green balance and restrained saturation create a refreshing, focused feel, making it suitable for technology interfaces, communication tools, and aerospace-themed supporting accents.
Is #258499 readable on white or black?
#258499 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.