#40B0BF Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan has a refreshing, airy quality that works well for modern UI backgrounds or branding. Because it sits between bright blue and soft green, it pairs effectively with warm terracotta or charcoal grays to ground its lightness. Black text provides excellent readability over this shade. The hex code for this color is #40b0bf.
Questions about #40b0bf
What is #40b0bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40b0bf is rgb(64, 176, 191), in HSL hsl(187, 50%, 50%) and in CMYK 66%, 8%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #40b0bf for a balanced design?
#40b0bf works effectively when grounded by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, while warm accents like terracotta create a sophisticated, balanced contrast. The warmth of the terracotta prevents the cool cyan from feeling too clinical or sterile in UI layouts.
Is #40b0bf readable on white or black?
#40b0bf has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.