#248C84 Hex Color
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Not quite green and not quite blue, #248c84 is a muted teal with a gray undertone that keeps it cool and steady. Its low saturation suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and tech dashboards where calm matters. It works best as a dominant base or supporting tone, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this teal is #248c84.
Questions about #248c84
What is #248c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #248c84 is rgb(36, 140, 132), in HSL hsl(175, 59%, 35%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 6%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #248c84?
Coral and warm terracotta give #248c84 a lively complementary contrast, while charcoal and off-white keep it restrained. Soft sand tones also flatter its gray undertone without clashing.
Is #248c84 readable on white or black?
#248c84 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.