#017068 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #017068 is a cool teal with low saturation and a shadowed, slightly green undertone. Its serious depth suits moody interfaces, wellness branding, hospitality, and technology backgrounds. Use the hex code as a dominant base with warm ivory or muted coral accents. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #017068
What is #017068 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #017068 is rgb(1, 112, 104), in HSL hsl(176, 98%, 22%) and in CMYK 99%, 0%, 7%, 56%.
Does #017068 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #017068 provides about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio, which is enough for WCAG AA body text and makes this dark teal suitable for readable interface labels, navigation, and larger content panels.
What colors pair well with #017068?
#017068 pairs especially well with warm ivory and muted coral, which soften its cool, shadowed depth without making the palette feel loud, overly tropical, or visually muddy; use coral sparingly for calls to action.
Is #017068 readable on white or black?
#017068 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.