#005E5B Hex Color
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#005e5b is a dark, muted cyan with strong green undertones and a cool, shaded finish. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained saturation keeps it grounded. Use it as a dominant background for technology, aerospace, or moody branding, with white text for clear contrast. The hex code is #005e5b.
Questions about #005e5b
What is #005e5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #005e5b is rgb(0, 94, 91), in HSL hsl(178, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 3%, 63%.
Which colors pair well with #005e5b?
#005e5b pairs well with warm off-whites, pale neutrals, and coral accents because those lighter, warmer tones balance its cool green depth; neutrals keep the combination calm, while that accent adds focused energy to buttons or small highlights.
Is #005e5b warm or cool?
#005e5b reads as a cool, dark teal because its strong green-cyan bias and low lightness create a shaded, reserved appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow-leaning greens or earthy olive tones. Use it when you want depth without a near-black neutral.
Where does #005e5b work best in a design?
#005e5b works well as a dominant background or deep accent in technology interfaces and moody branding, where its dark, cool depth anchors lighter content without pulling attention from key information.
Is #005e5b readable on white or black?
#005e5b has a 7.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.