#089C8C Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool-toned teal feels balanced and professional for modern UI design. Because #089c8c sits comfortably between blue and green, it pairs best with soft charcoals rather than harsh blacks. Its 6.1:1 contrast ratio means you can easily use it behind small black body text. Use this hex code as a secondary accent color to bring clarity to healthcare apps or clean, refreshing layouts.
Questions about #089c8c
What is #089c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #089c8c is rgb(8, 156, 140), in HSL hsl(174, 90%, 32%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 10%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #089c8c for UI design?
#089c8c shines when paired with soft charcoal or slate grays rather than harsh, solid blacks. This combination maintains a professional, high-contrast look that feels significantly softer and more modern for user interfaces and web applications.
Is #089c8c readable on white or black?
#089c8c has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.