#006A9C Hex Color
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#006a9c is a dim, cool blue that carries an air of serious professional authority. It lacks high saturation, which makes it a steady choice for corporate or tech-focused branding. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, white text pops against it with high contrast. Use this hex code as a base color for UI elements where you might otherwise consider mixing gray into your palette.
Questions about #006a9c
What is #006a9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006a9c is rgb(0, 106, 156), in HSL hsl(199, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 32%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #006a9c in a UI design?
#006a9c works effectively with neutral grays and crisp off-whites to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic. For an accent, it pairs beautifully with a warm terracotta or a soft mustard to break up its cool, serious tone.
Is #006a9c readable on white or black?
#006a9c has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.