#027478 Hex Color

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This muted, cool-toned teal offers a steady professional appearance suitable for technology and aerospace interfaces. The hex code #027478 functions well as a dominant base color because it provides excellent contrast for white text, meeting WCAG AA standards with a 5.6:1 ratio. Pair this shade with soft grays or creams to keep designs from feeling too heavy or clinical in larger layouts.

Questions about #027478

What is #027478 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #027478 is rgb(2, 116, 120), in HSL hsl(182, 97%, 24%) and in CMYK 98%, 3%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #027478 for a balanced interface?
Use #027478 alongside neutral creams or light grays to prevent the design from feeling too heavy or clinical. For a sophisticated accent, deep charcoal works effectively for typography to maintain strong readability without overpowering the cool teal base.
Is #027478 readable on white or black?
#027478 has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.