#008A83 Hex Color
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This unsaturated teal sits in a cool, balanced middle ground. Because it has enough weight to support black text, it functions well as a primary background for UI designs in healthcare or wellness platforms. The hex code for this shade is #008a83. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to ground its intensity, as it can feel too clinical when isolated against stark white.
Questions about #008a83
What is #008a83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008a83 is rgb(0, 138, 131), in HSL hsl(177, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 5%, 46%.
How should I use #008a83 in a UI layout?
#008a83 serves well as a primary background color for healthcare platforms because it maintains excellent readability with black text. Avoid placing it directly against stark white, as the contrast can feel clinical; instead, pair it with soft creams or warm grays to ground the color.
Does #008a83 read as a warm or cool color?
#008a83 is a definitively cool-toned teal that retains a muted, unsaturated quality suitable for professional environments. Its balanced composition keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or neon, allowing it to settle into visual designs without distracting from the core content.
Is #008a83 readable on white or black?
#008a83 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.