#006F53 Hex Color
Deep teal with a cool grounded presence
#006f53 is a desaturated, dark teal with a cold, grounded presence. Its low chroma creates a moody, sophisticated look that works well for tech interfaces or wellness branding. While it feels heavy as a full-page background, it shines as a dominant base for white text, which pops clearly against its surface. The hex code for this shade is #006f53.
Questions about #006f53
What is #006f53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006f53 is rgb(0, 111, 83), in HSL hsl(165, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 25%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #006f53 in a design layout?
#006f53 functions best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or soft creams to keep the text legible. For secondary accents, a warm terracotta or a muted gold creates a balanced, professional contrast that complements the cool teal tone.
Is #006f53 suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #006f53 as a background color for large text blocks is generally not recommended due to its dark, moody saturation levels. If you must use it as a background, ensure your foreground text is a very light, high-contrast shade to maintain proper readability standards.
Is #006f53 readable on white or black?
#006f53 has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.