#008585 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a refreshing clarity. Because it sits at a mid-tone depth, the hex code #008585 works best as a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with crisp whites or deep charcoals. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text. If you find it too vibrant, learn what colors make gray to temper the hue.
Questions about #008585
What is #008585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008585 is rgb(0, 133, 133), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 0%, 48%.
How should #008585 be used in design?
Use #008585 primarily as an accent color rather than a dominant background fill. Its mid-tone depth creates visual interest without overwhelming the viewer, making it perfect for buttons, icons, or navigational highlights when paired against charcoal or stark white backgrounds.
Is #008585 readable on white or black?
#008585 has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.