#065E72 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #065e72 is a cool cyan with gray undertones and a smoky finish. Its serious depth suits dark-mode interfaces, aerospace branding, and moody backgrounds, while dusty peach adds focused contrast. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast here, making this hex code practical for readable body copy.
Questions about #065e72
What is #065e72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #065e72 is rgb(6, 94, 114), in HSL hsl(191, 90%, 24%) and in CMYK 95%, 18%, 0%, 55%.
Does #065e72 work with white text?
White text on #065e72 reaches about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio, passing WCAG AA for normal text and AAA for large text, making it suitable for readable body copy on dark interface surfaces.
What colors pair well with #065e72?
#065e72 pairs well with dusty peach for warm contrast, while off-white and soft gray preserve its restrained mood; muted copper or sand can also add warmth without competing with its cool cyan base.
Is #065e72 warm or cool?
#065e72 reads as a cool, dark cyan because its blue-green base and gray undertones suppress warmth; the muted finish feels serious, controlled, and atmospheric rather than bright or tropical in most palettes.
Is #065e72 readable on white or black?
#065e72 has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.