#086661 Hex Color
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Reach for dark teal when a design needs depth without going black. #086661 is a muted, ashy teal with a cool gray undertone, well suited to wellness branding and dark mode interfaces. Its low saturation can read muddy against pure white, so pair it with warm sand or soft coral instead. White text on this hex code hits about 6.8:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #086661
What is #086661 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #086661 is rgb(8, 102, 97), in HSL hsl(177, 85%, 22%) and in CMYK 92%, 0%, 5%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #086661?
Warm neutrals like sand, cream, and terracotta flatter #086661 best, because its muted coolness needs warmth nearby to avoid reading flat. Pure white tends to wash out its depth, so try softer creams as light counterparts.
Is #086661 readable on white or black?
#086661 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.