#006F99 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #006f99 is a medium-dark blue with a slight green undertone. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a steady, reliable feel suited to security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting or dominant base with warm ivory accents. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for small body text.
Questions about #006f99
What is #006f99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006f99 is rgb(0, 111, 153), in HSL hsl(196, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 100%, 27%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #006f99?
#006f99 pairs well with warm ivory, cream, and restrained terracotta accents, which soften its cool blue-green base while preserving a calm, dependable feel in interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand palettes. Use white for crisp contrast, or charcoal with lighter tints.
Is #006f99 a warm or cool color?
#006f99 is a cool, medium-dark blue with a slight green undertone, giving it a calm, steady character rather than a warm or highly energetic feel in most digital and print palettes. Its restrained saturation helps it feel dependable without becoming visually harsh.
Is #006f99 readable on white or black?
#006f99 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.