#0A8184 Hex Color

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Cool and slightly muted, #0a8184 is a medium-dark cyan with green undertones and a refreshing, focused feel. Its balanced saturation suits technology, communication, aerospace, and children’s branding without becoming loud. Use it as a supporting tone or bold UI background, paired with warm coral or soft cream. White text meets WCAG AA for body copy at about 4.7:1. The hex code for this color is #0a8184.

Questions about #0a8184

What is #0a8184 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a8184 is rgb(10, 129, 132), in HSL hsl(181, 86%, 28%) and in CMYK 92%, 2%, 0%, 48%.
Which colors pair well with #0a8184?
Warm coral and soft cream pair well with #0a8184, balancing its cool green-cyan base with warmth and light; charcoal can add a quieter text option when white feels too bright.
Does #0a8184 feel warm or cool?
#0a8184 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans green while staying slightly muted; it creates a refreshing, focused mood for interfaces, technology branding, communication tools, and clear accent elements.
Is #0a8184 readable on white or black?
#0a8184 has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.