#15B8A0 Hex Color
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A cool, medium-light teal with green undertones and softened saturation, #15b8a0 feels fresh, gentle, and composed. It suits wellness, healthcare, communication, and spring-focused branding. Use it as a supporting color or broad UI background with black text, which reaches about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #15b8a0.
Questions about #15b8a0
What is #15b8a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15b8a0 is rgb(21, 184, 160), in HSL hsl(171, 80%, 40%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 13%, 28%.
Does #15b8a0 have a warm or cool appearance?
#15b8a0 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance and softened saturation create a fresh, composed impression rather than a yellowed or earthy one. It works well when a design needs calm energy, clarity, and a gentle natural feel.
Which colors pair well with #15b8a0?
#15b8a0 pairs well with black, charcoal, navy, and warm off-white, which support its fresh teal body without competing with its green undertone. Add coral when the palette needs a livelier accent or stronger visual warmth.
Is #15b8a0 readable on white or black?
#15b8a0 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.