#0F8E8A Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan has a refreshing, balanced presence that works well for tech interfaces and clean brand identities. Because it sits at a mid-range value, black text remains highly legible against it. The hex code for this color is #0f8e8a. Use it as a strong secondary accent to pop against warm, neutral grays or creams.
Questions about #0f8e8a
What is #0f8e8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f8e8a is rgb(15, 142, 138), in HSL hsl(178, 81%, 31%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 3%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #0f8e8a for a balanced UI design?
#0f8e8a works best when anchored by neutral tones like charcoal or soft creams to keep the interface readable. Because it is a saturated yet mid-toned cyan, it provides a striking, professional contrast against warm grays without overwhelming the user.
Is #0f8e8a readable on white or black?
#0f8e8a has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.