#008DC0 Hex Color
A stable blue for balanced user interfaces
Mid-tone and slightly desaturated, #008dc0 offers a stable look without feeling sterile. It excels as a UI base color, providing enough weight to stand out while keeping interfaces readable. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, muted terracottas to soften its corporate edge. With a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it maintains clear accessibility for small body copy. The hex code is #008dc0.
Questions about #008dc0
What is #008dc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008dc0 is rgb(0, 141, 192), in HSL hsl(196, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 100%, 27%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #008dc0 for a modern look?
Pair #008dc0 with terracotta or warm, muted earth tones to soften its professional edge. This contrast creates a sophisticated balance between the crisp, corporate nature of this blue and the organic, grounding warmth of reddish-brown hues.
Is #008dc0 readable on white or black?
#008dc0 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.