#009C8B Hex Color
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The hex code #009c8b is a cool, slightly muted teal with a clean green undertone and medium-dark depth. Its restrained saturation feels calm and polished, making it useful for wellness, healthcare, communication, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text also reaches about 6.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #009c8b
What is #009c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009c8b is rgb(0, 156, 139), in HSL hsl(173, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 11%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #009c8b in a palette?
#009c8b pairs well with charcoal or navy, which sharpen its cool green undertone without competing with its moderate saturation. Use teal as a supporting color for interfaces, cards, or buttons rather than covering every surface.
Is #009c8b readable on white or black?
#009c8b has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.