#008896 Hex Color
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A desaturated cyan, #008896 feels cool and professional without being overwhelming. It functions best as an accent color in tech-focused user interfaces or aerospace branding, where it adds a reliable, grounded energy. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it is useful for readability in complex layouts. Use this hex code sparingly to maintain a clean aesthetic in your designs.
Questions about #008896
What is #008896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008896 is rgb(0, 136, 150), in HSL hsl(186, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 9%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #008896 in a professional interface?
This desaturated cyan pairs beautifully with charcoal or soft off-white backgrounds to maintain a professional, high-contrast aesthetic. It also creates a balanced, modern look when accented with a warm terracotta for subtle visual pop without overwhelming the user.
Does #008896 lean more toward a green or a blue undertone?
#008896 occupies a distinct space between blue and green, leaning into a cool, professional teal spectrum. Because it is desaturated, it avoids the bright, electric intensity of standard cyan, providing a muted, stable, and mature feel for user interfaces.
Is #008896 readable on white or black?
#008896 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.