#0E8D93 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan brings a refreshing touch to technology and communication design. Because it maintains strong legibility, the hex code #0e8d93 works well for both body text and interface elements. It pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta shades, though you should understand mixing gray to properly balance its intensity. Use it as a secondary accent to avoid overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #0e8d93
What is #0e8d93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e8d93 is rgb(14, 141, 147), in HSL hsl(183, 83%, 32%) and in CMYK 90%, 4%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #0e8d93 in a design scheme?
Warm, earthy tones like terracotta and burnt orange create a striking, balanced contrast against the coolness of #0e8d93. Because this cyan is unsaturated, it also works effectively as a stable, readable base when paired with neutral grays or crisp whites.
Is #0e8d93 readable on white or black?
#0e8d93 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.