#008F74 Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between blue and green. It provides a balanced, professional tone often used in tech and wellness interfaces to communicate clarity. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it works well as a primary CTA button or a dominant brand accent. The hex code for this color is #008f74. Pair it with soft, warm grays to keep your layout grounded.

Questions about #008f74

What is #008f74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008f74 is rgb(0, 143, 116), in HSL hsl(169, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 19%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #008f74 for a modern interface?
#008f74 works exceptionally well when balanced against soft warm gray tones or crisp cream whites. To create high-contrast UI elements, pair this teal with charcoal for text or dark accents, as the combination provides professional clarity without the harshness of pure black.
Is #008f74 readable on white or black?
#008f74 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.