#099C81 Hex Color
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#099c81 is a cool teal with a green undertone and restrained saturation, giving designs a clear, refreshing feel. It suits healthcare, wellness, and technology branding as a polished supporting tone. Black text remains readable for small copy, with contrast around 6.1:1. The hex code for this teal is #099c81.
Questions about #099c81
What is #099c81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #099c81 is rgb(9, 156, 129), in HSL hsl(169, 89%, 32%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 17%, 39%.
Is #099c81 warm or cool?
#099c81 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance leans toward blue, while its green component keeps it lively rather than icy, making it useful for clean, refreshing accents in interfaces and wellness-oriented layouts.
What colors pair well with #099c81?
Pair #099c81 with black or charcoal for readable text, then add warm terracotta accents to offset its cool green-blue base without competing with the teal in interfaces and brand layouts.
Is #099c81 readable on white or black?
#099c81 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.