#006357 Hex Color
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#006357 is a dark, muted teal with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its serious, shadowed character suits moody branding, wellness interfaces, and technology layouts. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with warm ivory accents; white text remains highly legible at about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code #006357 brings depth without the starkness of black.
Questions about #006357
What is #006357 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006357 is rgb(0, 99, 87), in HSL hsl(173, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 12%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #006357?
Warm ivory and soft cream pair especially well with #006357, creating clear contrast without the starkness of pure white; muted gold or terracotta accents can add warmth while preserving its grounded, low-saturation character.
Does #006357 read as warm or cool?
#006357 reads as cool because its teal base leans toward blue-green rather than yellow-green. Its dark value and muted saturation make the color feel calm, serious, and shadowed, though warm ivory accents can balance that cool impression.
Is #006357 readable on white or black?
#006357 has a 7.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.