#008280 Hex Color
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A cool, medium-dark cyan with restrained saturation, #008280 feels clear, refreshing, and dependable without becoming loud. This hex code suits technology, communication, productivity, and children’s products, especially as a supporting color beside warm cream or soft coral. Its moderate darkness gives white text about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #008280
What is #008280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008280 is rgb(0, 130, 128), in HSL hsl(179, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 2%, 49%.
Does #008280 work with white text?
#008280 supports white text at about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text. Check the exact font size, weight, and surrounding colors before using it in a full interface.
What colors pair well with #008280?
#008280 pairs well with warm cream and soft coral, which offset its cool, slightly green cast without competing with its moderate darkness. Use it as a supporting tone or accent when a full background feels too strong.
Is #008280 readable on white or black?
#008280 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.