What color is #0BBD8D?

#0BBD8D is a dark, vivid teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(11, 189, 141), and in HSL hsl(164, 89%, 39%).

Is #0BBD8D accessible as text?

On white, #0BBD8D has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #0BBD8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #0BBD8D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-500 (#00BC7D).

What colors go well with #0BBD8D?

#0BBD8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BC0B3A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #0BBD8D below.

Is #0BBD8D good for buttons?

#0BBD8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #0BBD8D — white text only reaches 2.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #0BBD8D the same as CSS mediumseagreen?

No — #0BBD8D is not the CSS named color mediumseagreen, but mediumseagreen (#3CB371) is the closest CSS named color.

#0BBD8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #0BBD8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #0BBD8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #0BBD8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #0BBD8D Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3548

Medium Sea Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #0BBD8D Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Medium Sea Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #0BBD8D Secondary #AB6D00 Accent #657D4E Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Medium Sea Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #0BBD8D Secondary #496C3E Accent #AB6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Medium Sea Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #0BBD8D Secondary #AFD9C6 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Medium Sea Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Medium Sea Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #0BBD8D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 31/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 57/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #0BBD8D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #CCF4E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #0BB0BC — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #0BBD8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #0BBD8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 11 189 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.9% 0.145 166.5);
  --color-50: #F0FEFB;
  --color-100: #D8FDF3;
  --color-200: #B2FAE7;
  --color-300: #7EF1D2;
  --color-400: #4FE3BB;
  --color-500: #2CC99F;
  --color-600: #2A987B;
  --color-700: #236B58;
  --color-800: #1B463A;
  --color-900: #132B24;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-sea-green: {
    50: '#F0FEFB',
    100: '#D8FDF3',
    200: '#B2FAE7',
    300: '#7EF1D2',
    400: '#4FE3BB',
    500: '#2CC99F',
    600: '#2A987B',
    700: '#236B58',
    800: '#1B463A',
    900: '#132B24',
  },
}

$base: #0BBD8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F0FEFB;
$base-100: #D8FDF3;
$base-200: #B2FAE7;
$base-300: #7EF1D2;
$base-400: #4FE3BB;
$base-500: #2CC99F;
$base-600: #2A987B;
$base-700: #236B58;
$base-800: #1B463A;
$base-900: #132B24;
$base-hover: #099671;
$base-subtle: #B1F0DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#0BBD8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F0FEFB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#D8FDF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#B2FAE7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#7EF1D2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#4FE3BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#2CC99F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#2A987B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#236B58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#1B463A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#132B24",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #0BBD8D

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