#00646F Hex Color

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#00646f is a dark, desaturated teal that carries a heavy, serious weight. Because it lacks brightness, it works best as a grounding background color rather than a primary accent. Pair this shade with soft cream or warm metallics to balance its inherent coolness. With a contrast ratio of 6.9:1, white text remains highly legible against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for readable UI interfaces.

Questions about #00646f

What is #00646f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00646f is rgb(0, 100, 111), in HSL hsl(186, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 10%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair best with the dark teal #00646f?
#00646f pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm metallics to cut through its heavy, serious nature. Incorporating accents like gold or champagne adds a necessary layer of warmth that balances the inherent coolness of this deep teal shade.
Is #00646f readable on white or black?
#00646f has a 6.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.