#008060 Hex Color
A balanced and professional cool teal
This muted, cool teal is professional and composed. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, it works well as a grounding base for healthcare or tech interfaces. The hex code #008060 provides enough contrast for white body text, meeting WCAG AA standards. Pair it with soft grays or warm neutrals to maintain a balanced, legible layout for your users.
Questions about #008060
What is #008060 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008060 is rgb(0, 128, 96), in HSL hsl(165, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 25%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #008060 for a professional palette?
To keep a balanced interface, pair #008060 with soft neutrals like light gray or warm off-whites. If you need a secondary accent, soft coral or a muted terracotta creates a complementary, sophisticated contrast without overwhelming the teal base.
Is #008060 readable on white or black?
#008060 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.