#0A9B86 Hex Color
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#0a9b86 is a cool, slightly muted teal with green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained character suggests clarity, calm, and trust in healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or deep navy. Black text remains readable for small body copy, with contrast near 6:1. The hex code is #0a9b86.
Questions about #0a9b86
What is #0a9b86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a9b86 is rgb(10, 155, 134), in HSL hsl(171, 88%, 32%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 14%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #0a9b86?
#0a9b86 pairs well with warm ivory, navy, and terracotta, which balance its cool green undertone without overpowering it. Use ivory for an airy look, navy for structure, or terracotta for restrained warmth.
Is #0a9b86 warm or cool?
#0a9b86 reads as a cool teal because its hue leans green-blue rather than yellow-green, while its muted saturation keeps it from feeling overly bright. That balance works well when you want freshness with a controlled, professional tone.
Is #0a9b86 readable on white or black?
#0a9b86 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.