#0E8E81 Hex Color
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#0e8e81 is an unsaturated, cool teal with a medium-dark value and a slightly green undertone. Its restrained clarity supports trust and calm without feeling dull, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or terracotta; black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #0e8e81.
Questions about #0e8e81
What is #0e8e81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e8e81 is rgb(14, 142, 129), in HSL hsl(174, 82%, 31%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 9%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #0e8e81?
#0e8e81 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta because those colors balance its cool, green-leaning teal without competing with its moderate saturation. Use cream for spacious layouts, charcoal for text, and terracotta as a restrained accent.
Is #0e8e81 readable on white or black?
#0e8e81 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.