#006682 Hex Color

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#006682 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, focused mood, while restrained saturation keeps it refined rather than loud. Use it as a dominant UI background or brand base with warm coral accents. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for readable body copy.

Questions about #006682

What is #006682 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006682 is rgb(0, 102, 130), in HSL hsl(193, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 22%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #006682?
#006682 pairs well with warm coral, soft white, sand, and muted gold because its cool blue-green base gains contrast from warmer accents and light neutrals, while a quieter palette can use charcoal or desaturated blue-gray.
What mood does #006682 create?
#006682 reads as a cool, serious cyan because its blue-green hue is dark, restrained, and low in brightness, giving the shade a composed, focused mood rather than the energetic feel of a brighter turquoise. It works well for dark interfaces and brand systems that need a composed visual base.
Is #006682 readable on white or black?
#006682 has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.