#065642 Hex Color
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This dusky, cool teal carries a sophisticated weight, perfect for grounding moody UI designs. It reads as a stable, serious base rather than an accent, providing ample contrast for white text. Because #065642 is quite dark, use it sparingly as a full background to avoid a gloomy effect. This hex code works best alongside soft metallic accents or warm cream tones.
Questions about #065642
What is #065642 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #065642 is rgb(6, 86, 66), in HSL hsl(165, 87%, 18%) and in CMYK 93%, 0%, 23%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #065642?
How should I use #065642 in UI design?
Use #065642 as a sophisticated grounding color for backgrounds, but exercise caution with text readability. It functions best as a stable UI base when contrasted against high-visibility white or light ivory elements to maintain accessibility.
Is #065642 readable on white or black?
#065642 has a 8.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.