#007799 Hex Color
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Pristine Seas is a cool, unsaturated cyan that feels precise and tech-oriented. Because it lacks extreme saturation, it works well as a primary interface color without overwhelming the user. It pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta accents. White text maintains clear 5.1:1 contrast over this hex code, #007799. If you find the hue too intense, knowing how to make gray can help you neutralize it for backgrounds.
Questions about Pristine Seas
What is the hex code for Pristine Seas?
Pristine Seas is #007799. In RGB that is rgb(0, 119, 153), in HSL hsl(193, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 100%, 22%, 0%, 40%.
Does #007799 work well for interface design?
Pristine Seas functions effectively as a primary interface color because its unsaturated nature prevents it from feeling overwhelming to users. It maintains a clean, precise aesthetic that remains legible when paired with high-contrast white text or standard dark UI elements.
What colors pair well with Pristine Seas?
This cool cyan creates a sophisticated visual balance when paired with warm terracotta or soft sand accents. The contrast between the cool blue-green and these earthy, warm tones helps ground the color and prevents the palette from feeling too clinical.
Is Pristine Seas readable on white or black?
Pristine Seas has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.