#06D8D2 Hex Color
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The hex code #06d8d2 identifies a highly saturated cyan with a cool, slightly green undertone and a bright, glowing presence. Its clarity suggests freedom, trust, and forward motion, making it useful for technology, communication, children’s products, and entertainment. Use it as a bold accent or interface highlight rather than a full background. Black text reaches about an 11.8:1 contrast ratio on this color.
Questions about #06d8d2
What is #06d8d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06d8d2 is rgb(6, 216, 210), in HSL hsl(178, 95%, 44%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 3%, 15%.
Which colors pair well with #06d8d2?
Pair #06d8d2 with charcoal or navy for readable contrast, then add a restrained coral accent to offset its cool, highly saturated character in interface and brand palettes with plenty of neutral space. Use the cyan for buttons, highlights, or selected states instead of making every surface equally intense.
Is #06d8d2 readable on white or black?
#06d8d2 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.76:1 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.