#08C9E7 Hex Color
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#08c9e7 is a bright, highly saturated cyan with a cool, green-leaning undertone. Its fresh, glowing energy suits technology, communication, children’s products, and aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting color or bold accent beside deep navy, since large areas can overwhelm layouts. Black text reads clearly with about a 10.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #08c9e7.
Questions about #08c9e7
What is #08c9e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08c9e7 is rgb(8, 201, 231), in HSL hsl(188, 93%, 47%) and in CMYK 97%, 13%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #08c9e7?
#08c9e7 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and soft neutrals because their restrained tones balance its bright cyan energy without competing for attention in interfaces, branding, and supporting graphic elements. A warm accent can shift the palette toward playful, high-energy communication.
Does #08c9e7 read as a warm or cool color?
#08c9e7 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans slightly toward green, giving it a crisp, luminous quality that feels fresh rather than warm in most visual layouts. Pair it with dark neutrals when the design needs more weight.
Is #08c9e7 readable on white or black?
#08c9e7 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.