#05A780 Hex Color
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With its muted saturation and medium-dark lightness, #05a780 is a cool teal that feels clear, composed, and refreshing. The hex code #05a780 suits healthcare, wellness, communication, and technology interfaces as a supporting brand color. Pair it with warm ivory or charcoal. Black text remains accessible for body copy, with about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #05a780
What is #05a780 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #05a780 is rgb(5, 167, 128), in HSL hsl(166, 94%, 34%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 23%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #05a780?
Is #05a780 a warm or cool color?
#05a780 reads as a cool teal because its green is shifted toward blue rather than yellow, while its muted saturation and medium-dark lightness keep the shade composed instead of vivid, clear, and refreshing.
Is #05a780 readable on white or black?
#05a780 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.