#016C68 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated teal holds a serious, sophisticated tone. With enough lightness to support white text for body copy, the hex code #016c68 functions well as a grounded base for branding or UI components. Use it alongside warm, sandy beiges to balance its cool intensity. It can read heavy in large areas, so employ it as a 30 percent accent color to maintain visual energy.
Questions about #016c68
What is #016c68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #016c68 is rgb(1, 108, 104), in HSL hsl(178, 98%, 21%) and in CMYK 99%, 0%, 4%, 58%.
Which color palettes pair best with #016c68?
Is #016c68 suitable for large background areas?
This deep teal functions best as a focused 30 percent accent color rather than a primary background because it can feel quite heavy in larger spaces. Using #016c68 for buttons, navigation elements, or data visualization helps maintain visual energy without overwhelming your design.
Is #016c68 readable on white or black?
#016c68 has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.