#008C87 Hex Color
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Cool and balanced, #008c87 sits between teal and cyan. This unsaturated shade promotes clarity and focus, making it a natural choice for healthcare branding or modern technology interfaces. It brings a sense of refreshing calm to digital projects without feeling overwhelming. Designers often reach for this hex code when they need a reliable, professional tone that suggests both wisdom and open communication.
Questions about #008c87
What is #008c87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008c87 is rgb(0, 140, 135), in HSL hsl(178, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 4%, 45%.
What makes this color effective for modern digital projects?
The #008c87 hex color works well because it sits precisely between teal and cyan to offer a calm, unsaturated tone. This neutrality prevents it from overwhelming user interfaces while maintaining enough vibrancy to guide focus effectively in professional healthcare or tech designs.
Which colors create a harmonious scheme with this shade?
This teal pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm grays to emphasize its cool undertones without clashing. If you prefer high contrast, coral or warm orange accents provide a striking complementary balance that grounds the design and improves visual readability.
Is #008c87 readable on white or black?
#008c87 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.