#059C8D Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between blue and green. With its balanced tone, #059c8d provides enough contrast to support black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements in healthcare or tech interfaces. It shines as a supporting color in a palette rather than a full-page background, where its muted intensity pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for a clean, professional aesthetic.
Questions about #059c8d
What is #059c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #059c8d is rgb(5, 156, 141), in HSL hsl(174, 94%, 32%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 10%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #059c8d in a UI design?
#059c8d works best when grounded by neutral tones. Pair it with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or soft warm grays to emphasize its cool, professional undertone without overwhelming the user interface.
Is #059c8d readable on white or black?
#059c8d has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.