#006599 Hex Color
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This muted, industrial blue conveys a sense of quiet authority and technical reliability. As a desaturated mid-tone, #006599 excels as a base background for SaaS interfaces or institutional branding where professionalism is key. It pairs surprisingly well with muted oranges or soft creams to cut its coldness. Because it offers a solid 6.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains legible even in small body copy.
Questions about #006599
What is #006599 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006599 is rgb(0, 101, 153), in HSL hsl(200, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 100%, 34%, 0%, 40%.
Which color schemes complement #006599 effectively?
You can offset the cold, industrial nature of #006599 by pairing it with warm, muted accents like terracotta or soft creams. These combinations balance the technical reliability of the blue with a human-centric, inviting warmth.
Is #006599 readable on white or black?
#006599 has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.