#098E6B Hex Color
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Reach for #098e6b when a health app, clinic brand, or wellness site needs a teal that reads calm instead of clinical. Its saturation is dialed back, so it feels steady and refreshing rather than loud. The hex code #098e6b holds up well as a dominant base, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.1:1 contrast. To build similar mid-greens from scratch, see what colors make green.
Questions about #098e6b
What is #098e6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #098e6b is rgb(9, 142, 107), in HSL hsl(164, 88%, 30%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 25%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #098e6b?
#098e6b pairs well with warm neutrals like cream and terracotta, which offset its cool green undertones. For a quieter palette, try soft gray or charcoal instead of pure white.
Is #098e6b readable on white or black?
#098e6b has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.