#01A8BE Hex Color
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#01a8be is a cool, saturated cyan that feels clean and professional. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio of 7.3:1 against black text, it works well for both large headings and readable body copy. Designers often use this shade as a supporting accent in technology interfaces or productivity apps. Pair it with soft grays to ground the color, preventing it from appearing too artificial.
Questions about #01a8be
What is #01a8be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #01a8be is rgb(1, 168, 190), in HSL hsl(187, 99%, 37%) and in CMYK 99%, 12%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #01a8be for interface design?
Use neutral tones like soft grays or charcoal to ground #01a8be without competing with its vibrancy. Pairing this cyan with darker, muted tones creates a professional balance, ensuring the color provides a distinct pop for buttons or accent elements.
Is #01a8be readable on white or black?
#01a8be has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 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.