#00A8C6 Hex Color
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#00a8c6 is a cool, moderately muted cyan with a medium value and a blue undertone. Its refreshing, alert character suits technology, communication, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand color or bold interface accent rather than a full-page background. The hex code #00a8c6 supports black body text with about 7.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #00a8c6
What is #00a8c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a8c6 is rgb(0, 168, 198), in HSL hsl(189, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 100%, 15%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #00a8c6?
Is #00a8c6 warm or cool?
#00a8c6 reads cool because its blue-leaning cyan hue and medium-light value create a crisp, refreshing impression. Moderate saturation keeps it more controlled than an electric cyan, so it suits focused interfaces and clear communication without overwhelming nearby content.
Is #00a8c6 readable on white or black?
#00a8c6 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 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.