#31CEC4 Hex Color
Fresh pastel teal with a crisp edge
Reach for #31cec4 when a wellness app, baby brand, or spring campaign needs a bright pastel teal. Its high lightness and strong saturation read fresh and cool, so it works best as a dominant background rather than an accent. The hex code #31cec4 carries black text clearly at about 10.8:1 contrast, and it looks richer next to deep navy than next to plain white.
Questions about #31cec4
What is #31cec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31cec4 is rgb(49, 206, 196), in HSL hsl(176, 62%, 50%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 5%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #31cec4?
#31cec4 looks strongest against dark anchors like navy or charcoal, which deepen its cool tone. A warm coral accent adds energy without clashing, while plain white can wash it out.
Is #31cec4 readable on white or black?
#31cec4 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.75:1 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.