#08815E Hex Color

A professional and steady muted teal

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This cool, muted teal sits comfortably between forest green and deep ocean blue. With its balanced saturation, #08815e serves as a steady, professional choice for healthcare UI or tech branding. It maintains high legibility with white text, making it a functional background for small body type. Pair it with soft cream or warm grey to keep the palette from feeling too clinical or heavy.

Questions about #08815e

What is #08815e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08815e is rgb(8, 129, 94), in HSL hsl(163, 88%, 27%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 27%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #08815e?
Use #08815e alongside cream or warm grey to maintain a professional aesthetic without appearing overly clinical. These softer, neutral tones balance the depth of the teal, ensuring your design remains legible and inviting for user interfaces.
Is #08815e readable on white or black?
#08815e has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.