#009CA6 Hex Color
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#009ca6 is a muted cyan that sits between sky blue and teal, with a cool, watery feel. Its restrained saturation makes it a strong supporting tone for tech branding, dashboards, and children’s products. Large fills can read flat next to white, so treat it as an accent rather than a full background. Black text on #009ca6 reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #009ca6
What is #009ca6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009ca6 is rgb(0, 156, 166), in HSL hsl(184, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 6%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #009ca6?
#009ca6 pairs well with warm coral, soft sand, and deep navy. Coral offsets its coolness, while navy keeps the palette grounded for tech and branding work. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the dominant color.
Is #009ca6 readable on white or black?
#009ca6 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.