#086272 Hex Color
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This dark, muted teal carries a heavy, serious weight, perfect for establishing depth in moody UI designs. Because of its low saturation, #086272 works best as a grounding anchor in a palette rather than a primary bright element. It pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to offset its cool, dusty undertones. The hex code for this cyan is #086272.
Questions about #086272
What is #086272 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #086272 is rgb(8, 98, 114), in HSL hsl(189, 87%, 24%) and in CMYK 93%, 14%, 0%, 55%.
What colors complement #086272 best?
Because #086272 is a desaturated, cool-toned teal, it pairs naturally with warm neutrals like cream or soft beige to create necessary contrast. Using warm-toned metallics or muted orange accents can further balance its heavy, professional weight in modern interfaces.
Is #086272 readable on white or black?
#086272 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.