#00A692 Hex Color
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This unsaturated teal presents a cool, clinical temperature that avoids being overly bright. Because of its balanced chroma, #00a692 pairs well with soft greys or charcoal for a professional, tech-focused aesthetic. It provides excellent readability for text, so it functions effectively as a primary brand color rather than just an accent. The hex code for this shade is #00a692.
Questions about #00a692
What is #00a692 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a692 is rgb(0, 166, 146), in HSL hsl(173, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 12%, 35%.
Why does #00a692 work well for professional interface design?
The balanced chroma of #00a692 makes it distinct enough to serve as a primary brand color while remaining soft enough for long-form reading. It avoids the neon harshness of pure teals, pairing perfectly with charcoal or soft neutral backgrounds for a clean look.
What colors pair best with #00a692 in a design project?
Because #00a692 carries a cool, clinical temperature, it creates the most harmony when paired with desaturated neutrals like slate or warm light greys. For a higher contrast approach, it grounds well against deep, dark earth tones to emphasize its specific teal undertones.
Is #00a692 readable on white or black?
#00a692 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.