#00696D Hex Color
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#00696d is a dark, muted cyan with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its serious, mysterious depth suits moody interfaces, technology branding, aerospace graphics, and communication tools. Use it as a dominant background with warm coral or soft sand accents. White text remains readable at about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #00696d.
Questions about #00696d
What is #00696d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00696d is rgb(0, 105, 109), in HSL hsl(182, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 4%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #00696d?
#00696d pairs well with warm coral, soft sand, cream, and muted gold, balancing its cool green depth with warmer accents for a grounded, readable palette in moody interfaces, editorial layouts, and technology-focused branding.
Does #00696d look warm or cool?
#00696d reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans slightly toward green, while its dark value keeps the effect subdued and gives the shade a measured, low-key presence in visual layouts. Together, those traits create a calm, serious, technical mood.
Is #00696d readable on white or black?
#00696d has a 6.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.