#40B0CC Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan feels refreshing and light without being overwhelming. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, #40b0cc works well for UI backgrounds or readable body content where you need a cleaner, more approachable look than standard blue. It pairs surprisingly well with warm coral tones, preventing the color from feeling too cold in tech or youth-oriented designs.
Questions about #40b0cc
What is #40b0cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40b0cc is rgb(64, 176, 204), in HSL hsl(192, 58%, 53%) and in CMYK 69%, 14%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #40b0cc readable on white or black?
#40b0cc has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.30:1 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.