#06A9BD Hex Color
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#06a9bd is a cooling, unsaturated cyan that feels precise and tech-forward. Because of its steady contrast, it works well as a primary CTA button or a reliable UI accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs cleanly with warm charcoal grays if you are learning how to make gray. With a 7.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, it offers excellent readability for fine interface details.
Questions about #06a9bd
What is #06a9bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06a9bd is rgb(6, 169, 189), in HSL hsl(187, 94%, 38%) and in CMYK 97%, 11%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why is #06a9bd effective for UI design?
#06a9bd provides a strong, professional contrast that makes it ideal for interface components like primary call-to-action buttons. Its precise, unsaturated cyan tone remains readable against most backgrounds, ensuring users can navigate your digital products without visual strain or confusion.
What colors pair well with #06a9bd?
This cyan tone balances beautifully against neutral, warm charcoal or deep slate grays. Using these dark, muted tones alongside #06a9bd grounds the brightness, creating a modern, tech-forward aesthetic that feels clean and highly organized rather than overwhelming to the eye.
Is #06a9bd readable on white or black?
#06a9bd has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.