#069B87 Hex Color
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#069b87 is a moderately muted, cool teal with a green undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation feels clear and polished, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication brands. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #069b87 supports black body text at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #069b87
What is #069b87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #069b87 is rgb(6, 155, 135), in HSL hsl(172, 93%, 32%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 13%, 39%.
Which colors pair well with #069b87?
Is #069b87 a warm or cool color?
#069b87 is a cool, moderately muted teal with a green undertone, so it feels clearer and calmer than a warm green and suits polished healthcare, wellness, communication, and technology interfaces.
Does #069b87 work with black or white text?
Black text on #069b87 reaches about a 6:1 contrast ratio and meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text, while white text has weaker contrast and should be tested carefully or reserved for larger type.
Is #069b87 readable on white or black?
#069b87 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.