#059173 Hex Color
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#059173 is a cool, moderately muted teal with balanced green undertones and enough depth for polished digital palettes. Its clarity and restrained saturation suit healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm ivory or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #059173 supports black body text at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #059173
What is #059173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #059173 is rgb(5, 145, 115), in HSL hsl(167, 93%, 29%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 21%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #059173?
Does #059173 look warm or cool?
#059173 reads as a cool teal because its green base leans toward blue, while its balanced undertones and moderate saturation keep the result calm, polished, and less icy than a blue-heavy teal.
Is #059173 readable on white or black?
#059173 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.