#33CEA5 Hex Color

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Fresh and sparkling, this cool teal sits mid-light with strong saturation. #33cea5 works best as a supporting tone or accent, where its glow reads without overwhelming a layout. Black text hits about 10.5:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. It can wash out beside pure white, so lean backgrounds toward what colors make gray territory instead. The hex code #33cea5 suits wellness and tech branding.

Questions about #33cea5

What is #33cea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #33cea5 is rgb(51, 206, 165), in HSL hsl(164, 61%, 50%) and in CMYK 75%, 0%, 20%, 19%.
Does black or white text work better on #33cea5?
Black text works far better on #33cea5, with about 10.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. White text drops near 2:1 and fails for small type.
What colors pair well with #33cea5?
#33cea5 pairs well with coral for a warm-cool pop, or charcoal for a grounded, modern feel. Deep navy also works when you want the teal to glow as an accent.
Is #33cea5 readable on white or black?
#33cea5 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.