#00BBB6 Hex Color
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#00bbb6 is a cool, saturated cyan with a clear green undertone and medium brightness. Its fresh, youthful energy suits technology branding, spring campaigns, children’s products, and communication-focused interfaces. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or warm coral; black text remains highly legible, with about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #00bbb6.
Questions about #00bbb6
What is #00bbb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00bbb6 is rgb(0, 187, 182), in HSL hsl(178, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 3%, 27%.
Does #00bbb6 read as a warm or cool color?
#00bbb6 reads as a cool cyan because its green component slightly outweighs its blue component, while its high saturation keeps the appearance crisp and energetic, making it a lively choice for interfaces and graphics that need a fresh, youthful feel.
What colors pair well with #00bbb6?
Is #00bbb6 readable on white or black?
#00bbb6 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.78:1 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.