#18BA8F Hex Color
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Fresh teal with a green lean and a cool, clean feel. #18ba8f has enough lightness for black text to hit about 8.5:1 contrast, so small body copy passes WCAG AA on it. The hex code suits wellness, healthcare, and tech interfaces, working best as a supporting tone beside charcoal rather than a full background.
Questions about #18ba8f
What is #18ba8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18ba8f is rgb(24, 186, 143), in HSL hsl(164, 77%, 41%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 23%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #18ba8f?
Pair #18ba8f with charcoal or deep navy for a grounded, trustworthy palette. A warm coral accent brings out its cool side without clashing.
Is #18ba8f readable on white or black?
#18ba8f has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.