#0C997F Hex Color
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A cool, muted teal, #0c997f offers professional restraint with a refreshing edge. It avoids the neon intensity of brighter greens, making it a reliable choice for healthcare UI or wellness branding. This shade pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to ground its clinical tone. Black text maintains high legibility over this hex code, easily meeting WCAG AA standards for small, readable body text.
Questions about #0c997f
What is #0c997f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c997f is rgb(12, 153, 127), in HSL hsl(169, 85%, 32%) and in CMYK 92%, 0%, 17%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #0c997f in a UI layout?
#0c997f pairs effectively with soft cream or warm gray to ground its clinical, professional tone. These neutral backgrounds allow the teal to provide focus without overwhelming the viewer, maintaining a clean, legible aesthetic across web designs.
Is #0c997f readable on white or black?
#0c997f has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.