#258D94 Hex Color

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#258d94 is a muted, cool cyan with moderate lightness and a softened blue-green cast. Its refreshing tone suggests trust and clear communication, making it useful for technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent with warm coral or cream. The hex code is #258d94, and black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast.

Questions about #258d94

What is #258d94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #258d94 is rgb(37, 141, 148), in HSL hsl(184, 60%, 36%) and in CMYK 75%, 5%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #258d94?
#258d94 pairs well with warm coral for lively contrast, cream for softness, or a dark neutral for grounded structure across digital and print layouts without overwhelming its cool blue-green base.
Does #258d94 feel warm or cool?
#258d94 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green cast leans away from yellow and red, creating a refreshing, trustworthy feel that suits communication-focused interfaces, technology accents, aerospace themes, and products for children.
Is #258d94 readable on white or black?
#258d94 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.