#10A87F Hex Color
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This cool teal, with hex code #10a87f, provides a refreshing tone for modern UI design. It functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Because black text maintains a 6.9:1 contrast ratio against it, accessibility remains straightforward. You can also learn to mix gray to dull this hue for more grounded, professional branding.
Questions about #10a87f
What is #10a87f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10a87f is rgb(16, 168, 127), in HSL hsl(164, 83%, 36%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 24%, 34%.
What colors pair well with the cool tone of #10a87f?
Because this shade has a distinct cool energy, it pairs effectively with neutral grays to ground the design or with warm coral accents to create a balanced, high-contrast look. Avoid pairing it with similar mid-tone greens to maintain visual separation.
Is #10a87f readable on white or black?
#10a87f has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.