#06CAA6 Hex Color

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A saturated, neon-leaning teal, #06caa6 brings high energy to any interface. Because of its intensity, use this hex code as a 10% accent for buttons or icons instead of a primary background. Black text maintains a 10.0:1 contrast ratio against this shade, making it a reliable choice for accessible small type. This color excels in digital products that require a clean, balanced, and refreshing aesthetic.

Questions about #06caa6

What is #06caa6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06caa6 is rgb(6, 202, 166), in HSL hsl(169, 94%, 41%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 18%, 21%.
What are the best color pairings for #06caa6?
This neon teal pairs effectively with deep charcoal or matte black to ground its intensity. For a more balanced, complementary palette, consider mixing #06caa6 with warm coral tones to soften its energetic, digital-first character.
Is #06caa6 readable on white or black?
#06caa6 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.00:1 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.