#00957D Hex Color
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#00957d is a cool, balanced teal with distinct green undertones and moderate saturation. Because it maintains a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black, it performs reliably as a base color for accessible UI text or as a professional primary in wellness branding. It works best when paired with soft warm grays rather than stark whites, which can make the color feel somewhat detached.
Questions about #00957d
What is #00957d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00957d is rgb(0, 149, 125), in HSL hsl(170, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 16%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #00957d for a balanced interface?
#00957d performs best when paired with soft, warm grays rather than stark whites. Using warm neutrals helps prevent the teal from feeling detached while maintaining the high contrast necessary for accessible, readable typography on modern web applications.
Is #00957d readable on white or black?
#00957d has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.