#006B82 Hex Color
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This dark cyan is cool and muted, carrying a serious, somewhat moody weight. Because it offers high contrast with white text, #006b82 works effectively as a full background for modern UI designs or technology branding. Avoid using it alongside other dim colors, as it can easily look muddy. Instead, pair it with bright orange or crisp cream to balance its depth. The hex code for this color is #006b82.
Questions about #006b82
What is #006b82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006b82 is rgb(0, 107, 130), in HSL hsl(191, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 18%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #006b82?
#006b82 works best when balanced against warmer or lighter tones to offset its inherent moodiness. Pair it with crisp cream or bright orange to create a striking contrast, while avoiding other dim, muted colors that can make your design look muddy or washed out.
Is #006b82 effective for text on backgrounds?
Because #006b82 is a dark, saturated cyan, it serves as an excellent background for white or very light text in modern web design. Always test your specific font size against this background to ensure it meets WCAG contrast requirements for accessibility.
Is #006b82 readable on white or black?
#006b82 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.