#00B18E Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between blue and green, offering a crisp, clean aesthetic. Its balanced tone makes it a smart choice for healthcare branding or modern tech interfaces where you need to convey clarity without aggression. Because black text maintains a high 7.7:1 contrast ratio against it, #00b18e works effectively as a large background or a dominant feature color.
Questions about #00b18e
What is #00b18e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b18e is rgb(0, 177, 142), in HSL hsl(168, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 20%, 31%.
What makes #00b18e effective for user interfaces?
#00b18e balances blue and green undertones to create a calm yet professional atmosphere that avoids visual aggression. Its high contrast ratio against black text ensures your content remains readable and accessible for all users on digital screens.
Which color combinations work well with #00b18e?
You can pair #00b18e with charcoal for a sophisticated tech-forward look or combine it with soft neutrals to let the teal stand out. Because it is an unsaturated cool tone, it also harmonizes well with muted earth tones.
Is #00b18e readable on white or black?
#00b18e has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.