#40B0ED Hex Color
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#40b0ed is a cool, clear blue with high saturation and medium-light value, giving interfaces a clean, energetic feel. Its dependable character suits technology, healthcare, finance, and security branding. Use the hex code #40b0ed as a supporting color with navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, making it practical for accessible buttons and labels.
Questions about #40b0ed
What is #40b0ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40b0ed is rgb(64, 176, 237), in HSL hsl(201, 83%, 59%) and in CMYK 73%, 26%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #40b0ed?
Does #40b0ed read as warm or cool?
#40b0ed reads as a cool cyan-blue because its hue sits toward cyan rather than violet or red, while its high saturation and medium-light value create a lively, clear impression in digital interfaces.
Is #40b0ed readable on white or black?
#40b0ed has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 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.