#0A5B5C Hex Color
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#0a5b5c is a dark, cool cyan-teal with low lightness and a slightly dusty, muted finish. Its depth suggests seriousness and mystery while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant background or dark-mode surface, with white text for strong readability. The hex code #0a5b5c also suits technology, aerospace, and moody branding.
Questions about #0a5b5c
What is #0a5b5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a5b5c is rgb(10, 91, 92), in HSL hsl(181, 80%, 20%) and in CMYK 89%, 1%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #0a5b5c in a design?
#0a5b5c pairs well with warm off-whites, pale sandy neutrals, and muted pink-orange accents because their lighter or warmer values prevent the dark teal from feeling heavy. Use these tones for text, cards, or small accents when the main color anchors the layout.
Is #0a5b5c readable on white or black?
#0a5b5c has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.