#007990 Hex Color
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This deep, cool teal carries a professional yet refreshing tone, making it a reliable choice for tech and corporate branding. As a mid-tone cyan, #007990 works best as a secondary accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a layout. It pairs effectively with warm, muted terracottas to balance its cool intensity. The hex code #007990 provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible.
Questions about #007990
What is #007990 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #007990 is rgb(0, 121, 144), in HSL hsl(190, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 100%, 16%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #007990 for a balanced design?
#007990 pairs beautifully with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft sand to counteract its cool intensity. Using these warm neutrals creates a professional, grounded aesthetic perfect for modern web interfaces and branding materials.
Is #007990 readable on white or black?
#007990 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.