#31BADC Hex Color
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#31badc is a bright, high-chroma cyan with a refreshing, cool temperature. Because it is so saturated, it works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to ground its intensity. With a 9.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, it offers excellent legibility for UI elements or bold graphic calls to action. The hex code for this shade is #31badc.
Questions about #31badc
What is #31badc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31badc is rgb(49, 186, 220), in HSL hsl(192, 71%, 53%) and in CMYK 78%, 15%, 0%, 14%.
How should I use #31badc in a digital interface?
Use #31badc primarily as a striking accent color for call-to-action buttons or important highlights rather than large background areas. Its high intensity pairs effectively with charcoal or deep navy text to ensure strong visual hierarchy and modern appeal.
Is #31badc readable on white or black?
#31badc has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.