#088E5F Hex Color
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Not neon, not a dusty forest tone, #088e5f is a mid-dark green with muted, even saturation. It reads steady and dependable, which suits eco branding, pharmacy, and finance work. Black text hits about 5.0:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy. It flatters warm cream and soft coral accents better than plain white. Browse other shades of green for close alternatives.
Questions about #088e5f
What is #088e5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #088e5f is rgb(8, 142, 95), in HSL hsl(159, 89%, 29%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 33%, 44%.
Does black text pass WCAG AA on #088e5f?
Yes. #088e5f reaches about 5.0:1 contrast with black text, which clears the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body copy. Buttons and labels with dark type stay readable on it.
What colors pair well with #088e5f?
Is #088e5f readable on white or black?
#088e5f has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.