#079AA0 Hex Color
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#079aa0 is a cool, unsaturated cyan that sits comfortably between blue and green. Its muted tone feels refreshing rather than aggressive, making it a reliable choice for UI accents or tech-focused branding. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability in small body copy. Pair it with soft, warm grays to balance its clinical energy without washing out the design.
Questions about #079aa0
What is #079aa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #079aa0 is rgb(7, 154, 160), in HSL hsl(182, 92%, 33%) and in CMYK 96%, 4%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #079aa0 in a design palette?
Is #079aa0 readable on white or black?
#079aa0 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.