#06636D Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a design needs depth without going full navy. Dark cyan, or #06636d, is muted and cool, with a gray undertone that keeps it grounded. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody brand palettes, where white text on it clears WCAG AA at about 7.0:1. Pair it with soft coral or warm sand to lift the gloom.
Questions about #06636d
What is #06636d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06636d is rgb(6, 99, 109), in HSL hsl(186, 90%, 23%) and in CMYK 94%, 9%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #06636d?
Coral, warm sand, and soft peach all lift #06636d without clashing, since this cyan is muted and cool. For a darker scheme, build around charcoal and pale gray instead of pure black.
Is #06636d readable on white or black?
#06636d has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.