#00857C Hex Color
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#00857c is a cool, muted teal that avoids being overly bright. This shade functions well for technology and healthcare branding where clarity is required. It offers enough contrast for black text to meet WCAG AA standards, making it highly readable for small body copy. Use this hex code as a dominant base to build a consistent and stable interface.
Questions about #00857c
What is #00857c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00857c is rgb(0, 133, 124), in HSL hsl(176, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 7%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #00857c?
This muted teal pairs beautifully with neutral tones like soft light gray or crisp white to maintain its professional character. For a higher contrast scheme, combine it with warm accents like burnt orange or deep mustard to energize the interface.
Is #00857c readable on white or black?
#00857c has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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.