#30D5C9 Hex Color
Cool, Sparkling Turquoise at Its Lightest
Bright and airy, this turquoise leans cool with a soft green undertone and plenty of saturation. It reads fresh and youthful, which suits wellness brands, spring themes, and tech interfaces. As a large background it stays lively, but it washes out fine detail, so treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than the star. The hex code is #30d5c9, and black text on it passes AA comfortably.
Questions about #30d5c9
What is #30d5c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30d5c9 is rgb(48, 213, 201), in HSL hsl(176, 66%, 51%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 6%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #30d5c9?
Coral and terracotta make #30d5c9 pop through warm-cool contrast, while deep navy creates a calmer, coastal pairing. Dark charcoal also works well for text and UI elements on top of it.
Does #30d5c9 read warm or cool?
#30d5c9 reads cool. Its blue-heavy base places it on the cold side of the wheel, though the green undertone keeps it from feeling icy like pure cyan or azure.
Is #30d5c9 readable on white or black?
#30d5c9 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.48:1 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.