#008057 Hex Color
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A subdued, medium-dark green, #008057 carries a professional stability often associated with corporate sustainability and finance. Because of its balanced saturation, it works best as a primary branding color rather than a background. Pair it with crisp cream or light grays to avoid a muddy look. White text provides sufficient contrast for readability, making the hex code #008057 a practical choice for UI elements.
Questions about #008057
What is #008057 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008057 is rgb(0, 128, 87), in HSL hsl(161, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 32%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #008057?
Because #008057 carries a serious, corporate tone, it works best when balanced by lighter, neutral shades to prevent the design from feeling muddy. Pair it with crisp cream or light cool gray to maintain high readability and visual balance.
Is #008057 readable on white or black?
#008057 has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.