#008085 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between blue and green. With its moderate depth, #008085 acts as a reliable base color for technology branding or aerospace designs. It provides enough contrast to support crisp white text, making it highly readable for UI elements. Pair this hex code with warm terracotta or soft apricot to balance its cool, refreshing character in modern layouts.
Questions about #008085
What is #008085 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008085 is rgb(0, 128, 133), in HSL hsl(182, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 4%, 0%, 48%.
What color palettes complement #008085?
Warm, earthy tones create the best balance for this cool, unsaturated teal. Try pairing it with terracotta or soft apricot to add vibrancy, or use neutral charcoal to ground the color in a professional layout.
Is #008085 readable on white or black?
#008085 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.