#00ABA8 Hex Color
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#00aba8 is a muted, cool cyan that avoids being overly neon. Because it lacks intense saturation, it works well as a supporting accent in tech-focused interfaces rather than a large, overwhelming background. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to create a modern, high-contrast look. Since black text provides excellent readability over this shade, it is a practical choice for button labels or fine details.
Questions about #00aba8
What is #00aba8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00aba8 is rgb(0, 171, 168), in HSL hsl(179, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 2%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #00aba8 for a modern UI?
This muted cyan works best alongside charcoal or deep slate grays to create high-contrast, professional interfaces. Because it lacks neon intensity, it grounds bright layouts without drawing too much attention away from primary content or critical navigation elements.
Is #00aba8 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #00aba8 as a primary text color against white often fails accessibility standards for small font sizes due to insufficient contrast. It is significantly more effective as an accent color for interactive elements like buttons, icons, or subtle UI borders.
Is #00aba8 readable on white or black?
#00aba8 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.