#006159 Hex Color

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#006159 is a deeply saturated, dark teal with cool, blue-green undertones. Because it has such high contrast against white text, the hex code works well as a grounding background for clean, readable UI designs. While lighter than black, it avoids the harshness of pure neutrals. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm metallics. Browse other shades of green to find complementary accents.

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What is #006159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #006159 is rgb(0, 97, 89), in HSL hsl(175, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 8%, 62%.

Which colors complement #006159 for UI design?

This dark teal pairs effectively with neutral tones like cream or soft beige to soften its intensity. For a more sophisticated or corporate aesthetic, accent #006159 with gold or warm metallic tones to create a balanced, high-end visual hierarchy.

Is #006159 readable on white or black?

#006159 has a 7.35:1 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.

#006159 Hex Color

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