#308E9E Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan maintains a cool, clean temperament that works well in technology and aerospace branding. It provides enough contrast to support black body text, making it a reliable choice for UI interfaces. Use #308e9e as an accent color or a secondary brand tone to avoid overwhelming the viewer. The hex code #308e9e brings a refreshing, professional clarity to modern design systems.
Questions about #308e9e
What is #308e9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #308e9e is rgb(48, 142, 158), in HSL hsl(189, 53%, 40%) and in CMYK 70%, 10%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #308e9e in a UI layout?
#308e9e works effectively when grounded by charcoal or deep neutral grays for text, as the high contrast ensures excellent readability. For an accent, pairing this teal with a soft coral or warm peach creates a balanced, professional, and visually engaging contrast.
Is #308e9e suitable for primary interface buttons?
This unsaturated cyan provides enough visual weight to function well as a primary call-to-action button, especially against a white or light gray background. Its professional tone feels authoritative without being aggressive, making it a reliable choice for SaaS or dashboard design systems.
Is #308e9e readable on white or black?
#308e9e has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.