#39C5DD Hex Color
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#39c5dd is a bright, high-saturation cyan that carries a refreshing and youthful energy. Because it is quite vivid, use it as a 10% accent color rather than a large background to avoid overwhelming your design. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate greys for a modern, high-contrast tech look. The hex code for this cyan is #39c5dd, which offers sufficient readability for black text.
Questions about #39c5dd
What is #39c5dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #39c5dd is rgb(57, 197, 221), in HSL hsl(189, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 74%, 11%, 0%, 13%.
How can I use #39c5dd effectively in a UI design?
Since #39c5dd is extremely vibrant, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color to highlight buttons or key call-to-actions. Pairing it with charcoal or dark gray backgrounds creates a clean, high-contrast look that keeps your interface readable and modern.
Is #39c5dd readable on white or black?
#39c5dd has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.20:1 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.