#09998A Hex Color
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Reach for this muted teal when a wellness brand or healthcare interface needs a steady base color. The hex code #09998a is desaturated and cool, with a green undertone that keeps it from feeling clinical. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.9:1, so it works behind small body copy. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral so it doesn’t read flat.
Questions about #09998a
What is #09998a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09998a is rgb(9, 153, 138), in HSL hsl(174, 89%, 32%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 10%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #09998a?
Warm neutrals like sand and soft coral balance its cool green undertone. For a bolder scheme, add a muted terracotta accent, which keeps the teal from reading flat.
Is #09998a readable on white or black?
#09998a has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.