#08575E Hex Color
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This dark, dusty cyan has a cool, muted character that feels serious and grounded. Because it is highly unsaturated, #08575e works best as a moody backdrop or a steady, dark-mode base. Pair it with soft cream or pale coral to keep the palette from feeling too heavy. It offers excellent legibility for white text, making it a functional choice for clean, legible interface design.
Questions about #08575e
What is #08575e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08575e is rgb(8, 87, 94), in HSL hsl(185, 84%, 20%) and in CMYK 91%, 7%, 0%, 63%.
Why is #08575e effective for UI design?
#08575e offers superior legibility when paired with white text, making it a reliable choice for dark-mode interfaces. Its muted, unsaturated nature prevents the screen glare often associated with pure black backgrounds while maintaining a professional and serious aesthetic.
Which colors pair best with #08575e?
This color thrives alongside warm, soft neutrals like cream or pale coral to offset its cool, dusty undertones. These light accents prevent the overall palette from feeling too heavy or oppressive, creating a balanced and modern visual contrast.
Is #08575e readable on white or black?
#08575e has a 8.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.