#289C8C Hex Color
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#289c8c is a cool, muted teal with balanced green undertones and medium lightness. Its clear, refreshing character suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm ivory or deep navy. Black text reads at about 6.2:1 contrast, so the hex code #289c8c works behind accessible body copy.
Questions about #289c8c
What is #289c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #289c8c is rgb(40, 156, 140), in HSL hsl(172, 59%, 38%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 10%, 39%.
Is #289c8c a warm or cool color?
#289c8c is a cool, muted teal with balanced green undertones, giving it a clear, refreshing feel rather than a warm, earthy one. It suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality designs especially well.
What colors pair well with #289c8c?
Is #289c8c readable on white or black?
#289c8c has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.