#08696B Hex Color
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Not quite green and not quite blue, this dark teal sits low in both saturation and lightness. That muted depth gives it a serious, moody character, and it holds up well as a dominant base in tech and aerospace palettes. The hex code #08696b carries white text at about 6.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. For lighter options, see similar green shades.
Questions about #08696b
What is #08696b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08696b is rgb(8, 105, 107), in HSL hsl(181, 86%, 23%) and in CMYK 93%, 2%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #08696b?
Warm accents read best against #08696b. Try terracotta or amber for highlights and soft cream for panels, since the muted teal cools and grounds them.
Is #08696b readable on white or black?
#08696b has a 6.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.