#02A890 Hex Color
Cool teal that keeps things steady
Reach for #02a890 when a healthcare brand, wellness site, or dashboard needs a teal that reads professional instead of playful. This shade is moderately muted and cool, with a green undertone that keeps it grounded rather than electric. It works best as a dominant base, where black text on it reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, enough to pass WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #02a890
What is #02a890 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #02a890 is rgb(2, 168, 144), in HSL hsl(171, 98%, 33%) and in CMYK 99%, 0%, 14%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #02a890?
Warm coral and sandy neutrals bring out its cool side, while charcoal grounds it in dashboards and brand layouts. Keep it away from brighter teals, which make this muted shade look dull by comparison.
Is #02a890 readable on white or black?
#02a890 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 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.