#006A7D Hex Color
A serious, moody cyan with atmospheric depth
#006a7d is a muted, shaded cyan that carries a serious and atmospheric tone. Because of its dark, unsaturated depth, it functions best as a dominant background color in moody UI designs. White text offers excellent 6.3:1 contrast against this shade, ensuring readability for body copy. Avoid using it as a subtle accent, as its dim nature gets lost next to brighter, more saturated hues.
Questions about #006a7d
What is #006a7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006a7d is rgb(0, 106, 125), in HSL hsl(189, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 15%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair best with #006a7d?
Because #006a7d is a muted cyan, it pairs well with soft neutrals like cream or light gray to highlight its cool undertones. To create a more dramatic, moody contrast, combine it with a crisp off-white to make the text stand out clearly.
Is #006a7d readable on white or black?
#006a7d has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.