#35B8C6 Hex Color
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The hex code #35b8c6 is a cool, moderately bright cyan with a gentle green cast and enough saturation to feel fresh without becoming loud. Its softened character suits spring themes, children’s products, communication, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone or broad background. Black text reads clearly on it, with about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #35b8c6
What is #35b8c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #35b8c6 is rgb(53, 184, 198), in HSL hsl(186, 58%, 49%) and in CMYK 73%, 7%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best with #35b8c6?
Black text works best with #35b8c6, reaching about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio and exceeding WCAG AA’s 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text across paragraphs, labels, and other small interface copy. White text has weaker contrast and is less suitable for small type.
What colors pair well with #35b8c6?
Pair #35b8c6 with navy for a crisp technology palette, or add terracotta accents to balance its cool, green-leaning cast while preserving its fresh, moderate brightness in digital interfaces and promotional layouts. Use cyan for secondary surfaces and reserve terracotta for calls to action or small decorative details.
Is #35b8c6 readable on white or black?
#35b8c6 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.