#006466 Hex Color
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A dim, desaturated cyan, #006466 carries a moody and serious weight. Because of its low lightness, this shade works best as a grounding anchor in a palette rather than a dominant background color. It pairs effectively with crisp white for high-contrast UI elements, though it can appear muddy if used in large, solid blocks. This hex code is a practical choice for dark, professional interfaces.
Questions about #006466
What is #006466 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006466 is rgb(0, 100, 102), in HSL hsl(181, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 100%, 2%, 0%, 60%.
How should I use #006466 effectively in UI design?
Use #006466 as a dark, grounding element paired with high-contrast white text to maintain legibility. Because of its deep, desaturated nature, it avoids the muddy appearance of standard blacks while still offering a clean, professional aesthetic for buttons or navigation bars.
What colors pair best with the #006466 hex code?
This color complements light, creamy neutrals or soft slate tones for a balanced, modern palette. Avoid placing it against similarly dark, muted colors, as they may clash; instead, use lighter accent colors to ensure your design maintains clarity and visual hierarchy.
Is #006466 readable on white or black?
#006466 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.