#00A6A6 Hex Color
Refreshing cyan with balanced depth
#00a6a6 is a cool, moderately muted cyan with a balanced blue-green cast. Its refreshing, stimulating character suits communication, technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting color with navy or warm coral rather than a full-page background. The hex code #00a6a6 also supports readable black body text, with about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #00a6a6
What is #00a6a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a6a6 is rgb(0, 166, 166), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #00a6a6?
Is #00a6a6 warm or cool?
#00a6a6 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green balance leans toward the refreshing side of the spectrum. That quality gives interfaces and product graphics a clear, stimulating mood without the sharper feel of highly saturated turquoise.
Where does #00a6a6 work best?
#00a6a6 works well as an accent or supporting color in communication tools, technology interfaces, aerospace visuals, and children’s products. Pairing it with navy or warm neutrals helps contain its brightness and prevents large backgrounds from feeling overwhelming.
Is #00a6a6 readable on white or black?
#00a6a6 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.