#06A379 Hex Color
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Cool and moderately muted, #06a379 blends green and blue with enough lightness to feel fresh rather than heavy. Its restrained saturation gives healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding a clear, trustworthy tone. Use the hex code #06a379 as a supporting color with warm ivory or deep navy. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #06a379
What is #06a379 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06a379 is rgb(6, 163, 121), in HSL hsl(164, 93%, 33%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 26%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #06a379?
#06a379 pairs well with warm ivory for a soft, welcoming contrast, or navy for a sharper, more professional scheme; muted sand and pale blue can also support its cool teal character without competing for attention.
Does #06a379 look warm or cool?
#06a379 reads as a cool, moderately muted teal because its green is balanced with blue and its saturation is restrained; the result feels fresh, calm, and trustworthy rather than bright, tropical, or heavy.
Is #06a379 readable on white or black?
#06a379 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.52:1 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.