#00A18C Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool teal strikes a balance between professional and approachable. Because of its steady contrast, #00a18c works effectively as a dominant base or an accent color in healthcare and technology interfaces. It pairs particularly well with charcoal grays or soft creams, providing a grounded alternative to brighter, sharper greens. Black text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring it meets core accessibility standards for body content.
Questions about #00a18c
What is #00a18c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a18c is rgb(0, 161, 140), in HSL hsl(172, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 13%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #00a18c?
This teal works best when balanced by neutral tones like a deep charcoal or soft off-white cream. These combinations ground the color, preventing it from appearing too vibrant while maintaining a professional, clean look for web layouts.
Is #00a18c readable on white or black?
#00a18c has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.