#009086 Hex Color
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#009086 is a cool teal with blue-green undertones and a medium-dark value. Its softened intensity feels clear, balanced, and sophisticated rather than playful. The color suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm cream or charcoal. The hex code #009086 also supports readable black text at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #009086
What is #009086 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009086 is rgb(0, 144, 134), in HSL hsl(176, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 7%, 44%.
Is #009086 warm or cool?
#009086 reads as a cool teal because its blue-green hue and medium-dark value keep it crisp rather than earthy. Its softened intensity adds calm and sophistication, making it suitable for wellness, healthcare, communication, and technology interfaces.
What colors pair well with #009086?
#009086 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, muted coral, and dusty terracotta because those tones balance its cool blue-green base without competing with its moderate depth. Use it as a supporting tone or accent when a full teal background feels heavy.
Is #009086 readable on white or black?
#009086 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.