#36B4D8 Hex Color
Light, cool, and easy on the eyes
Bright yet soft, this pastel sky blue carries a cool cyan undertone that reads fresh and young. The hex code #36b4d8 shines as a dominant base for children’s products, spring themes, and app backgrounds, and it flatters navy accents. It can wash out next to white, so lean on black text, which passes contrast at about 8.7:1.
Questions about #36b4d8
What is #36b4d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36b4d8 is rgb(54, 180, 216), in HSL hsl(193, 68%, 53%) and in CMYK 75%, 17%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #36b4d8?
Navy gives it depth and works well for text or accents, while coral adds warm contrast. Soft cream keeps the palette light without the washed-out feel white can cause.
Is #36b4d8 readable on white or black?
#36b4d8 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.