#0F8B8D Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan brings a composed, professional quality to UI designs. Because it maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works reliably for small copy or data-heavy interfaces. Use #0f8b8d as a strategic accent rather than a dominant background to avoid overwhelming the space. The hex code for this cyan is #0f8b8d.
Questions about #0f8b8d
What is #0f8b8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f8b8d is rgb(15, 139, 141), in HSL hsl(181, 81%, 31%) and in CMYK 89%, 1%, 0%, 45%.
Which color combinations work well with #0f8b8d?
This unsaturated cyan pairs best with neutral foundations like charcoal or soft whites to ground its professional tone. For vibrant contrast, introduce a warm, complementary terracotta to balance the coolness of the cyan and create visual interest in your layout.
Is #0f8b8d readable on white or black?
#0f8b8d has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.