#00B8D1 Hex Color
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#00b8d1 is a clear, cool cyan with strong saturation and moderate lightness, giving it a fresh, youthful lift without feeling pale. This hex code suits technology interfaces, spring campaigns, children’s products, and communication tools. Use it as a supporting color or focused accent, while black text provides strong readability at about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #00b8d1
What is #00b8d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b8d1 is rgb(0, 184, 209), in HSL hsl(187, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 100%, 12%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #00b8d1?
The strong, cool cyan of #00b8d1 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, or warm sand tones, which temper its high saturation without dulling its energetic, youthful character. Use it as a supporting color or focused accent rather than covering every surface.
Is #00b8d1 readable on white or black?
#00b8d1 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 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.