#008FA4 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan balances cool, refreshing tones with a grounded, muted intensity. Because #008fa4 offers strong contrast against black text, it works well as a primary CTA or secondary brand color. Pair it with warm greys or soft corals to prevent the palette from feeling too chilly. Use this hex code as a 30% accent rather than a full-page background to keep interfaces readable and approachable.
Questions about #008fa4
What is #008fa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008fa4 is rgb(0, 143, 164), in HSL hsl(188, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 13%, 0%, 36%.
What color palettes work best with #008fa4?
Pair #008fa4 with warm greys or soft corals to prevent the palette from feeling too chilly. This muted cyan has a grounded intensity that balances well against charcoal text while maintaining high readability on light backgrounds.
Should I use #008fa4 as a background color?
Use #008fa4 as a 30% accent rather than a full-page background to keep interfaces readable. It offers strong contrast against black text, making it highly effective for primary call-to-action buttons or highlights within a neutral interface design.
Is #008fa4 readable on white or black?
#008fa4 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.