#00B8B8 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#00b8b8 is a cool, medium-light cyan with strong saturation and a clean, clear presence. Its bright teal cast suggests freshness and open communication, while the balanced lightness keeps it friendly rather than harsh. The hex code #00b8b8 works well as a supporting color for technology, children’s products, spring campaigns, and interface accents. Black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #00b8b8
What is #00b8b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b8b8 is rgb(0, 184, 184), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #00b8b8 in a palette?
Is #00b8b8 readable on white or black?
#00b8b8 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.54:1 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.