#06989E Hex Color
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This saturated cyan carries a cool, modern edge that suits tech and aerospace branding. The hex code for this shade is #06989e. Use it as an accent rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. It pairs well with warm neutrals, and black text provides excellent readability against it, comfortably meeting accessibility standards for small body type.
Questions about #06989e
What is #06989e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06989e is rgb(6, 152, 158), in HSL hsl(182, 93%, 32%) and in CMYK 96%, 4%, 0%, 38%.
How should #06989e be used in a UI design interface?
#06989e functions best as an accent rather than a full-page background color to avoid overwhelming the user. It creates high readability with black text and stands out effectively when paired against neutral backgrounds like light gray or white.
Is #06989e readable on white or black?
#06989e has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.