#00857E Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between blue and green. It provides a balanced, professional foundation for healthcare and wellness interfaces. Because the hex code #00857e maintains a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, it works reliably with black text for accessible body copy. Use it as a dominant brand color to convey clarity and trust without overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #00857e
What is #00857e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00857e is rgb(0, 133, 126), in HSL hsl(177, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 5%, 48%.
Which color palettes work best with #00857e?
This color pairs beautifully with neutral charcoal for high-contrast professional applications or soft off-white backgrounds to maintain a clean, clinical aesthetic. It functions best when anchored by muted grays to let its teal depth remain the focal point.
Is #00857e readable on white or black?
#00857e has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.