#065D6B Hex Color
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A moody, dark cyan with cool undertones, #065d6b brings significant depth to digital interfaces. This unsaturated shade works well as a primary background color because it supports high-contrast white text effectively. Because of its dusty, serious quality, use it in technology branding or aerospace designs to imply stability. Avoid pairing it with other dark, muddy tones to keep your layout crisp and readable.
Questions about #065d6b
What is #065d6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #065d6b is rgb(6, 93, 107), in HSL hsl(188, 89%, 22%) and in CMYK 94%, 13%, 0%, 58%.
When should I use #065d6b in my UI design?
#065d6b works best as a primary background color where readability is critical, as it supports crisp, high-contrast white text. Its serious, dusty quality effectively grounds professional technology interfaces, aerospace branding, or any design requiring a sense of reliable, established calm.
What color palettes complement #065d6b?
This dark cyan pairs best with soft neutrals like cream or light gray to maintain balance without overwhelming the viewer. Avoid pairing it with other dark or muddy tones, which can cause the layout to appear visually heavy and difficult to read.
Is #065d6b readable on white or black?
#065d6b has a 7.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.