Color swatch image showing #00968A with RGB(0,150,138) values
Color swatch image showing #00968A with RGB(0,150,138) values

#00968A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00968A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00968A Color Information

#00968A RGB value is (0, 150, 138). The hex color red value is 0, green is 150, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 175°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent, 41 percent.

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#00968A Color Meaning

Color #00968A signifies archival preservation, dense aquatic life, and still reflection. #00968A rich, green-blue is identical to Dark Cyan, representing the color of deep, still ponds, vintage teal tiles, and oxidized copper. Psychologically, color #00968A promotes mental clarity through focus, suggesting a deep dive into specialized knowledge or introspective thought. #00968A culturally references library aesthetics, antique stained glass, and the dense color of certain tropical waters. Spiritually, #00968A color represents the well of memory, the preservation of truth, and emotional depth that is calm and self-contained, acting as a reservoir of quiet wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert #00968A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#00968A
RGB
rgb(0, 150, 138)
HSL
hsl(175°, 100%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 8%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(175°, 100%, 59%)
XYZ
15.4938 23.6477 27.7926
Yxy
23.6477 0.2315 0.3533
Hunter Lab
48.6289 -3.1569 -0.2930
CIE-Lab
55.7333 -36.0608 -3.1902

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow8 / 100 (8%)
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#00968A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#00968A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #00968A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#00968A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00968A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#00968A

protanopia

#41428d

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00968A;

Text Color

color: #00968A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00968A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00968A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00968A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00968A 0%, #005c55 100%);

#00968A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00968A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.