#069CAA Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a refreshing clarity that works well for modern tech interfaces and digital branding. Because of its high contrast against black text, #069caa is reliable for small body copy. Use it as a supporting tone or an accent color, as it can feel too intense when covering large areas. It pairs surprisingly well with warm clay tones to create a balanced, professional palette.
Questions about #069caa
What is #069caa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #069caa is rgb(6, 156, 170), in HSL hsl(185, 93%, 35%) and in CMYK 96%, 8%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #069caa?
To create a balanced, professional palette, pair #069caa with warm clay or terracotta tones. This contrast between the cool, crisp cyan and earthy, reddish-orange hues creates visual interest while keeping the interface grounded and easy to look at.
Is #069caa readable on white or black?
#069caa has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.