#005F6D Hex Color
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Shaded Spruce is a muted, desaturated cyan with a dark and moody temperament. Because it lacks brightness, this cool shade works best as a grounding base for tech interfaces or professional branding. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm metallic accents. The hex code for this color is #005f6d, which provides excellent accessibility for white text at a 7.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about Shaded Spruce
What is the hex code for Shaded Spruce?
Shaded Spruce is #005f6d. In RGB that is rgb(0, 95, 109), in HSL hsl(188, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 13%, 0%, 57%.
Why is #005f6d effective for professional branding?
Shaded Spruce works as a professional foundation because its muted, desaturated quality feels authoritative without the harshness of standard blues. It projects stability and technical competence, functioning as an ideal neutral background that allows accent colors to stand out clearly.
What colors pair best with #005f6d?
To create a high-contrast and balanced palette, pair #005f6d with warm cream or soft off-white hues. For a metallic, high-end aesthetic, combine this dark cyan with brushed gold or copper accents to warm up its cool, moody undertones.
Is Shaded Spruce readable on white or black?
Shaded Spruce has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.