#40CCC0 Hex Color
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This bright, high-chroma aqua carries a distinctively cool, refreshing energy. Because it is highly saturated, #40ccc0 works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a large-scale background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to create a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this shade is #40ccc0, and it offers excellent readability with black text.
Questions about #40ccc0
What is #40ccc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40ccc0 is rgb(64, 204, 192), in HSL hsl(175, 58%, 53%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 6%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #40ccc0?
#40ccc0 pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark navy tones, which ground its high-energy, aquatic brightness. Using these dark, neutral bases creates a modern, high-contrast look that prevents the saturation of #40ccc0 from feeling overwhelming to the viewer.
Is #40ccc0 suitable for text?
While #40ccc0 offers decent visibility, it should be reserved for accent elements rather than long-form body text. For optimal accessibility and readability, pair this bright aqua with black or very dark charcoal text to ensure the contrast ratio remains high enough for users.
Is #40ccc0 readable on white or black?
#40ccc0 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.