#0C9597 Hex Color
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#0c9597 is a cool, medium-dark cyan with green undertones and a refreshing, focused presence. Its clear character supports trust and communication in technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand color or interface accent rather than a full background. Black text achieves about 5.8:1 contrast, and the hex code is #0c9597.
Questions about #0c9597
What is #0c9597 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c9597 is rgb(12, 149, 151), in HSL hsl(181, 85%, 32%) and in CMYK 92%, 1%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #0c9597?
Pair #0c9597 with charcoal or deep navy for a grounded interface, or add coral and warm cream accents to balance its cool cyan base without overpowering it in buttons, cards, and brand details.
Does #0c9597 read as warm or cool?
#0c9597 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green balance gives it a crisp, clear appearance; the moderate darkness adds focus and stability, while its green undertone keeps the shade fresher than a straightforward blue.
Is #0c9597 readable on white or black?
#0c9597 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.