#25A2B9 Hex Color

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With its medium lightness and softened saturation, #25a2b9 is a cool cyan with subtle gray undertones. It feels refreshing and clear, supporting themes of trust, freedom, and communication without the energy of brighter turquoise. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI background with dark navy accents; black text has about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #25a2b9.

Questions about #25a2b9

What is #25a2b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25a2b9 is rgb(37, 162, 185), in HSL hsl(189, 67%, 44%) and in CMYK 80%, 12%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #25a2b9?
For a balanced palette, #25a2b9 pairs with dark navy or charcoal for structure, while warm off-white softens its coolness; muted terracotta adds restrained contrast without the energy of bright turquoise.
Does #25a2b9 feel warm or cool?
#25a2b9 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green hue and subtle gray undertones keep it crisp rather than sunny. Its softened saturation makes that cool impression calmer and more approachable than bright turquoise or vivid aqua.
Is #25a2b9 readable on white or black?
#25a2b9 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.