#01A99C Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal works well as a supporting accent in healthcare or technology interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to create a clean, professional contrast. Because #01a99c offers excellent readability with black text, you can safely use it for smaller UI elements. This specific hex code provides a balanced, refreshing alternative when standard blues feel too common or corporate.
Questions about #01a99c
What is #01a99c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #01a99c is rgb(1, 169, 156), in HSL hsl(175, 99%, 33%) and in CMYK 99%, 0%, 8%, 34%.
Where is #01a99c best applied in UI design?
The unsaturated nature of #01a99c makes it an ideal accent for healthcare or tech interfaces where clarity is paramount. It maintains high legibility when paired with dark charcoal or black text, providing a reliable, professional alternative to common corporate blues.
Is #01a99c readable on white or black?
#01a99c has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.