#0C9E83 Hex Color
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Deep sea glass comes to mind when looking at #0c9e83, a muted teal with a green lean. Its medium lightness keeps it steady, and black text holds about 6.2:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy. It earns its place as a dominant base in wellness or healthcare branding. Pair it with warm sand tones, since plain white can wash it out.
Questions about #0c9e83
What is #0c9e83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c9e83 is rgb(12, 158, 131), in HSL hsl(169, 86%, 33%) and in CMYK 92%, 0%, 17%, 38%.
Can small text sit on a #0c9e83 background?
Yes. Black text on #0c9e83 reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold, so body copy stays readable. White text falls short, so stick to dark type on this shade.
What colors pair well with #0c9e83?
Warm sand and terracotta flatter this teal better than stark white, which can wash it out. Charcoal works too when you need a neutral for interfaces or fine print.
Is #0c9e83 readable on white or black?
#0c9e83 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.