#0C8859 Hex Color
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#0c8859 is a medium-dark, moderately muted green with a blue-teal undertone. Its grounded character suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands that need a reliable feel. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside warm cream and charcoal. The #0c8859 hex code also supports black body text at about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #0c8859
What is #0c8859 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c8859 is rgb(12, 136, 89), in HSL hsl(157, 84%, 29%) and in CMYK 91%, 0%, 35%, 47%.
Does #0c8859 work with black text?
Yes, #0c8859 provides about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio with black, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text and makes it suitable for readable labels or content areas at standard font sizes. Check the final text weight and surrounding colors in context before shipping.
What colors pair well with #0c8859?
#0c8859 pairs well with warm cream for a softer natural look, while charcoal adds contrast without competing with its blue-green cast across sustainability, finance, and pharmacy projects and digital interfaces. Keep cream dominant and reserve the green for buttons, headings, or compact color blocks.
Does #0c8859 read as warm or cool?
#0c8859 reads as a cool, blue-leaning green because its hue sits closer to teal than yellow-green, while its medium-dark lightness keeps the impression grounded rather than bright or playful in most neutral palettes. Warm neutrals nearby can soften that cool edge.
Is #0c8859 readable on white or black?
#0c8859 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 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.