#00B09C Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between green and blue. It offers a refreshing and stable presence that works well for healthcare or wellness branding. Because it provides strong contrast with black text, it is a safe choice for small, readable body copy. The hex code for this shade is #00b09c, and it shines brightest as an accent color rather than a primary background.
Questions about #00b09c
What is #00b09c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b09c is rgb(0, 176, 156), in HSL hsl(173, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 11%, 31%.
Why is #00b09c effective for web interfaces?
Because #00b09c sits squarely between blue and green, it provides high readability when paired with black or dark gray text. It is a stable, professional choice for healthcare or wellness interfaces that need to feel clean without appearing clinical or sterile.
What colors work well in a palette with #00b09c?
Is #00b09c readable on white or black?
#00b09c has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 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.