#208C81 Hex Color
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#208c81 is a cool, moderately muted teal with balanced green and blue undertones. Its medium-dark value feels composed and refreshing, making it a strong supporting color for healthcare, wellness, and technology brands. Pair it with warm ivory or muted coral for contrast. The hex code #208c81 supports black body text at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #208c81
What is #208c81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #208c81 is rgb(32, 140, 129), in HSL hsl(174, 63%, 34%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 8%, 45%.
Does #208c81 read as a warm or cool color?
#208c81 reads as a cool teal because its blue component outweighs its red component, though balanced green keeps it from feeling icy. Its medium-dark value adds composure, making it suitable for calm, modern interfaces.
What colors pair well with #208c81?
Is #208c81 readable on white or black?
#208c81 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.