#056A75 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones, #056a75 carries a serious, mysterious depth without feeling harsh. Its low lightness suits moody interfaces, technology branding, and contrast-led layouts, while its refreshing cast adds energy to communication or children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #056a75
What is #056a75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #056a75 is rgb(5, 106, 117), in HSL hsl(186, 92%, 24%) and in CMYK 96%, 9%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #056a75?
The #056a75 hex color pairs well with white for readable text and with charcoal for softer contrast, while warm terracotta can add controlled visual tension in branding. Its muted blue-green base keeps brighter accents from feeling excessive.
Is #056a75 readable on white or black?
#056a75 has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.