#00A79D Hex Color
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A cool, balanced teal, hex code #00a79d works best as a primary accent or call-to-action button. It offers excellent readability, maintaining a 7.0:1 contrast ratio when paired with standard black text. Because this shade sits in a mid-tone range, it can look muddy if you try mixing gray incorrectly. Use it sparingly in tech or healthcare UI to maintain visual hierarchy.
Questions about #00a79d
What is #00a79d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a79d is rgb(0, 167, 157), in HSL hsl(176, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 6%, 35%.
What colors pair effectively with #00a79d in a design scheme?
Is #00a79d readable on white or black?
#00a79d has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.