#25AAAA Hex Color
Soft-spoken cyan with a cool edge
Soft, steady cyan. Sky blue #25aaaa keeps saturation low, so it reads cool and easy rather than electric, a solid base for productivity apps and children’s brands. Black text scores about 7.4:1 contrast on it, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with deep plum or muted coral. Mix it toward its complement and it drifts into gray instead of mud.
Questions about #25aaaa
What is #25aaaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25aaaa is rgb(37, 170, 170), in HSL hsl(180, 64%, 41%) and in CMYK 78%, 0%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #25aaaa?
Deep plum and muted coral bring out its cool undertone, while charcoal keeps it grounded. For text, use black, since light neutrals wash this shade out.
Can I use white text on #25aaaa?
No, white text reaches only about 2.8:1 contrast, below the 4.5:1 AA minimum for body copy. Black text is the safe choice at about 7.4:1.
Is #25aaaa readable on white or black?
#25aaaa has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.