#25A1A9 Hex Color
Refreshing cyan with a crisp modern edge
#25a1a9 is a cool, unsaturated cyan that feels refreshing and clear. Its moderate intensity works well for tech branding or UI elements, where it brings a sense of modern efficiency. Because it has strong contrast, black text remains highly legible against it. Try pairing this hex code with a warm charcoal or crisp white to anchor its coolness in your layout.
Questions about #25a1a9
What is #25a1a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25a1a9 is rgb(37, 161, 169), in HSL hsl(184, 64%, 40%) and in CMYK 78%, 5%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #25a1a9?
Pair #25a1a9 with deep charcoal or slate grays to create high-contrast, professional interfaces. Because the color is relatively unsaturated, it also works effectively alongside crisp, neutral whites or off-white backgrounds to keep your design feeling open and spacious.
Is #25a1a9 suitable for text on a white background?
While #25a1a9 provides a distinct visual pop, it may fall short of strict WCAG accessibility standards for body text on a white background. It is best reserved for accents, buttons, or iconography rather than long-form, primary reading text.
Is #25a1a9 readable on white or black?
#25a1a9 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.