#00ABB8 Hex Color
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#00abb8 is a cool, moderately muted cyan with a blue-green cast and enough lightness to feel refreshing rather than harsh. It suggests freedom, trust, and clear thinking, making it useful for technology, communication, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand color or interface background; black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #00abb8.
Questions about #00abb8
What is #00abb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00abb8 is rgb(0, 171, 184), in HSL hsl(184, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 100%, 7%, 0%, 28%.
Does #00abb8 read as a warm or cool color?
#00abb8 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green cast leans toward blue rather than yellow; its moderate lightness keeps the shade refreshing and approachable instead of icy, making it useful when a design needs clarity, energy, and calm.
What colors pair well with #00abb8?
#00abb8 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm neutrals, which balance its cool blue-green cast, provide grounded contrast, and keep the palette readable across interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts without dulling the cyan.
Is #00abb8 readable on white or black?
#00abb8 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.