#017059 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This cool, unsaturated teal carries a serious and mysterious weight. Because it is quite dark, #017059 works best as a primary background color rather than fine text, though it maintains strong readability with white accents. Pair it with soft, warm creams to temper its moody, somber tone. The hex code for this grounded, professional shade is #017059.
Questions about #017059
What is #017059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #017059 is rgb(1, 112, 89), in HSL hsl(168, 98%, 22%) and in CMYK 99%, 0%, 21%, 56%.
What colors pair best with the deep teal of #017059?
Is #017059 suitable for large background areas in web design?
Yes, #017059 works effectively as a primary background color because of its deep, unsaturated nature. It provides a stable foundation for interfaces, though you must ensure all overlaid text uses high-contrast white or light-toned typography to maintain clear readability.
Is #017059 readable on white or black?
#017059 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.