#00979C Hex Color
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This mid-toned, cool cyan offers a refreshing, tech-forward aesthetic. It remains readable for body text, as black text provides a strong 5.9:1 contrast ratio against it. The hex code #00979c pairs exceptionally well with muted grays or crisp whites for modern UI design. Use it as an accent color to inject energy into professional interfaces without overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #00979c
What is #00979c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00979c is rgb(0, 151, 156), in HSL hsl(182, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 3%, 0%, 39%.
What colors complement #00979c for modern design palettes?
This cool cyan pairs exceptionally well with neutral charcoal or crisp white to maintain a clean, tech-forward aesthetic. Using #00979c as an accent against these muted tones prevents the design from feeling visually overwhelming while keeping the energy high.
Is #00979c readable on white or black?
#00979c has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.