#35BAB2 Hex Color

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With its medium-light value and softened saturation, #35bab2 is a cool teal that feels fresh without becoming loud. It brings softness and clarity to healthcare, wellness, spring, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color with navy or warm sand, and pair it with black text for accessible body copy. The hex code for this color is #35bab2.

Questions about #35bab2

What is #35bab2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #35bab2 is rgb(53, 186, 178), in HSL hsl(176, 56%, 47%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 4%, 27%.
Which colors pair well with #35bab2?
Pair #35bab2 with navy, warm sand, or charcoal to balance its cool teal character; navy and charcoal add structure, while warm sand softens the palette without competing with its fresh clarity. Use lighter neutrals for spacious backgrounds and teal for accents or key interface elements.
Is #35bab2 readable on white or black?
#35bab2 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.81:1 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.