#00AA88 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between green and blue, offering a clean, professional look for healthcare and wellness interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, as it pairs well with soft grays or crisp white. With strong contrast against black text, the hex code #00aa88 remains highly readable for UI elements and navigation components.
Questions about #00aa88
What is #00aa88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00aa88 is rgb(0, 170, 136), in HSL hsl(168, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 20%, 33%.
What design contexts suit the #00aa88 teal shade?
#00aa88 works exceptionally well in healthcare and wellness interfaces because it communicates cleanliness, professionalism, and calm. Use it as a strategic accent for call-to-action buttons or navigation highlights to guide user attention without overwhelming the primary layout.
Is #00aa88 readable on white or black?
#00aa88 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 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.