#00966C Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated green offers a balanced and refreshing tone that communicates clarity and professional trust. Designers often choose this shade for healthcare interfaces and wellness branding because it feels clean without overwhelming the viewer. The hex code for this specific color is #00966c, making it an excellent option for modern technology projects that require a sophisticated yet approachable appearance.
Questions about #00966c
What is #00966c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00966c is rgb(0, 150, 108), in HSL hsl(163, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 28%, 41%.
How should #00966c be used in interface design?
This green works best as a primary action color or an accent for UI elements requiring trust, such as healthcare portals or wellness dashboards. It provides sufficient contrast against white backgrounds while maintaining a sophisticated, calm aesthetic for users.
Does #00966c lean warm or cool?
This color sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum, lacking the yellow undertones that would make it feel grassy or organic. Its clinical, unsaturated quality makes it feel more like a digital or technological green than a natural one.
Is #00966c readable on white or black?
#00966c 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.