#25899B Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a professional yet approachable tone, making it a reliable choice for tech interfaces and communication design. Because it sits comfortably between blue and green, it pairs effectively with warm, sandy neutrals. The hex code for this color is #25899b. Since black text provides excellent 5.1:1 contrast, this shade works well as a grounding base for readable typography.
Questions about #25899b
What is #25899b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25899b is rgb(37, 137, 155), in HSL hsl(189, 61%, 38%) and in CMYK 76%, 12%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #25899b?
#25899b works exceptionally well with warm, sandy neutrals or terracotta for a balanced contrast. You can also ground this cyan by pairing it with deep charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic that is easy on the eyes.
Is #25899b readable on white or black?
#25899b has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.