#0A8284 Hex Color
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#0a8284 is a deep, muted cyan that leans toward teal. Its gray undertones keep it cold and steady rather than bright, which suits tech branding, communication tools, and UI backgrounds. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.6:1, so it holds small body type. Pair it with warm coral for contrast, or neutralize it with mixing gray tones.
Questions about #0a8284
What is #0a8284 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a8284 is rgb(10, 130, 132), in HSL hsl(181, 86%, 28%) and in CMYK 92%, 2%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #0a8284?
Warm coral, terracotta, and soft sand all lift the cool depth of #0a8284, while deep navy keeps it moody. Skip bright yellows at full strength; they fight the muted quality of this cyan.
Is #0a8284 readable on white or black?
#0a8284 has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.