#10A392 Hex Color
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A muted, cool teal, the hex code #10a392 brings a clean, professional aesthetic to healthcare and technology interfaces. It is not overly saturated, providing balanced visual weight for UI elements. While designers often debate what colors make gray, this teal thrives on its restrained profile. The 6.7:1 contrast ratio against black text ensures excellent readability for body content, making it a safe choice for functional designs.
Questions about #10a392
What is #10a392 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10a392 is rgb(16, 163, 146), in HSL hsl(173, 82%, 35%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 10%, 36%.
What design context works best for #10a392?
#10a392 is an ideal choice for digital interfaces, particularly in healthcare or SaaS environments, where its cool, restrained profile communicates trust and stability. It maintains strong contrast against dark backgrounds and remains comfortable for users to view over extended periods.
Which colors pair effectively with #10a392?
Pair #10a392 with charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain a professional, high-readability scheme suitable for modern web design. For accent colors, a muted terracotta or soft mustard provides enough contrast to create visual interest without overwhelming the calming teal base.
Is #10a392 readable on white or black?
#10a392 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.