#027878 Hex Color
A crisp and cool deep teal
This cool, saturated teal leans heavily into its blue undertones. Because it offers high legibility with white text, #027878 works well as a grounding base for digital dashboards or UI elements. It feels clean and professional, though it can appear muted in large, unadorned areas. Pair this hex code with soft corals or warm grays to balance its intense, chilly presence.
Questions about #027878
What is #027878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #027878 is rgb(2, 120, 120), in HSL hsl(180, 97%, 24%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #027878 for a balanced palette?
You can effectively balance the intensity of #027878 by introducing warmer, desaturated tones such as soft coral or light warm gray. These contrasting hues cut through the chilly, blue-dominant nature of the teal, creating a sophisticated and grounded visual composition.
Is #027878 readable on white or black?
#027878 has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.