#008A8A Hex Color
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A cool, medium-dark cyan, #008a8a has a muted teal cast rather than a bright tropical feel. Its steady saturation suggests trust and clarity, while the darker value adds focus for technology, communication, and productivity interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting color with warm sand or coral, and pair it with black text for about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #008a8a
What is #008a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008a8a is rgb(0, 138, 138), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #008a8a?
Warm sand, coral, cream, and charcoal pair well with #008a8a, balancing its cool teal cast with warmth or soft contrast. Use black text for a crisp, readable interface treatment.
Is #008a8a readable on white or black?
#008a8a has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.