#079090 Hex Color
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#079090 is a cool, moderately muted cyan shade with blue-green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its refreshing, stimulating character suits communication, technology, aerospace, and productivity-focused designs. Use the hex code #079090 as a supporting color beside warm ivory or muted coral. Black text provides about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA requirements for body text.
Questions about #079090
What is #079090 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #079090 is rgb(7, 144, 144), in HSL hsl(180, 91%, 30%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #079090?
Warm ivory and muted coral pair well with #079090, balancing its cool blue-green base with softer warmth and gentle contrast while preserving its refreshing, modern character across interfaces, editorial layouts, and communication-focused design systems. Use ivory for backgrounds and coral for accents.
Is #079090 readable on white or black?
#079090 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.