#006D66 Hex Color
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This desaturated teal is a cool, moody tone with strong green undertones. It sits dark on the screen, creating a grounded, serious aesthetic suitable for professional technology or wellness branding. While it makes a solid background color, white text stays readable against the hex code #006d66. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm grays to prevent the overall design from feeling too clinical.
Questions about #006d66
What is #006d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006d66 is rgb(0, 109, 102), in HSL hsl(176, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 6%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #006d66 in a design layout?
This deep teal functions best when paired with neutral, warm tones like cream or light warm gray to prevent the interface from appearing too clinical. Because #006d66 is heavily desaturated, adding a high-contrast accent like a muted gold helps balance the visual weight.
Is #006d66 suitable for text on a white background?
The hex color #006d66 provides excellent readability against a standard white or off-white background, meeting accessibility standards for most web body text requirements. You can safely use this as a primary dark color to maintain a grounded, serious aesthetic while keeping your content clear.
Is #006d66 readable on white or black?
#006d66 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.