#08605F Hex Color
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This dark, moody teal carries a cool, dusty undertone that grounds its saturation. Because it is quite dim, the hex code #08605f works best as a dominant base for serious, technical interfaces or dark-mode backgrounds. White text provides a sharp, highly legible contrast against it. Avoid using it for small, fine details where the lack of brightness might cause the color to lose definition.
Questions about #08605f
What is #08605f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08605f is rgb(8, 96, 95), in HSL hsl(179, 85%, 20%) and in CMYK 92%, 0%, 1%, 62%.
Where should I use #08605f in a design?
#08605f functions best as a dominant background color for serious, technical interfaces or dark-mode layouts where high readability is required. Because it is quite dim, avoid using it for small text or fine details that may lose definition against other dark elements.
What colors pair well with #08605f?
High-contrast light neutrals like stark white or very pale gray work best to ensure readability against this deep tone. For a balanced palette, consider adding accents of terracotta or warm ochre to provide a complementary pop of color against the cool teal base.
Is #08605f readable on white or black?
#08605f has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.