#00666D Hex Color
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Trouser Blue is a desaturated, dark teal with a dusty, cooling quality. Because it sits on the moodier side of the spectrum, it functions best as a background tone or a secondary accent rather than a primary brightener. It pairs effectively with crisp white text, providing 6.7:1 contrast for clear readability. The hex code for this shade is #00666d.
About Trouser Blue
Deep harbor water, two hours after sunset
What does trouser blue mean?
Teal and cyan shades often call to mind deep water, medical scrubs, and painted fishing boats. Its low light and muted saturation read as overcast, shaded, and still, like a room with the curtains drawn.
Where you see trouser blue
- ceramic bathroom tile
- wool sweaters
- enamel cookware
- vinyl car seats
- painted window shutters
- scrub uniforms
What it works for
Use it as a dark base in coastal interiors, tech dashboards, or packaging that should feel serious but not black.
What colors go with trouser blue?
Coral #ff7f50A warm punch that keeps the dark cyan from going flat.Sand Dollar #dccdbbA pale warm neutral that lifts the gloom without shouting.Mustard #ffdb58The dull yellow echoes its muted depth and adds heat.Blush #de5d83A soft pink warms the cold base and softens hard edges.Charcoal #36454fA near-black partner keeps everything moody and grounded.Sea Foam #87e0cfA lighter step in the same hue family builds a quiet gradient.
Questions about Trouser Blue
What is the hex code for Trouser Blue?
Trouser Blue is #00666d. In RGB that is rgb(0, 102, 109), in HSL hsl(184, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 6%, 0%, 57%.
Is Trouser Blue readable on white or black?
Trouser Blue has a 6.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.