#06A381 Hex Color
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#06a381 is a cool, moderately saturated teal with a green undertone and medium-dark value. Its clear, composed character suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or large accent, pairing it with warm ivory or charcoal. The hex code #06a381 supports black text at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #06a381
What is #06a381 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06a381 is rgb(6, 163, 129), in HSL hsl(167, 93%, 33%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 21%, 36%.
Does #06a381 read as warm or cool?
#06a381 reads cool because its blue-green balance and moderate lightness keep it crisp rather than earthy. A green undertone softens the teal character, while its medium-dark value gives interfaces a stable, controlled feel.
What colors pair well with #06a381?
#06a381 pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, and muted terracotta because they temper its cool teal base without competing for attention. Use ivory for spacious layouts, charcoal for type, and terracotta in small accents.
Is #06a381 readable on white or black?
#06a381 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.