#08A097 Hex Color
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This unsaturated teal leans toward a cool, crisp finish without becoming overly vivid. Because it maintains strong readability against black text, #08a097 works well for technical interfaces or healthcare branding where clarity is priority. It functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full-page background, as its muted intensity can feel overwhelming in large blocks. The hex code for this shade is #08a097.
Questions about #08a097
What is #08a097 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08a097 is rgb(8, 160, 151), in HSL hsl(176, 90%, 33%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 6%, 37%.
What design applications work best for #08a097?
#08a097 excels in technical interfaces and professional healthcare branding because it maintains excellent readability against dark or light text. Since it is an unsaturated teal, it functions best as a functional accent rather than an overwhelming background color.
Is #08a097 considered a warm or cool color?
#08a097 reads as a distinctly cool, crisp teal due to its strong blue and green base notes. Because it lacks significant warmth, it provides a calm and orderly visual aesthetic that works well in clinical or digital environments.
Is #08a097 readable on white or black?
#08a097 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.