#0A5F66 Hex Color
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#0a5f66 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining a refreshing edge. Use the hex code #0a5f66 as a dark-mode background or technology brand base. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text and moody aerospace or entertainment designs.
Questions about #0a5f66
What is #0a5f66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a5f66 is rgb(10, 95, 102), in HSL hsl(185, 82%, 22%) and in CMYK 90%, 7%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #0a5f66?
#0a5f66 pairs well with white, pale aqua, and warm accents such as terracotta, which balance its cool blue-green base without overpowering its muted depth. Use lighter neutrals for clarity and reserve warm tones for calls to action.
Does #0a5f66 look warm or cool?
#0a5f66 reads as a cool color because its dark cyan base leans toward blue-green rather than yellow-green. Its low lightness adds a serious, mysterious mood, while the cyan undertone keeps it from feeling flat or overly heavy.
Is #0a5f66 readable on white or black?
#0a5f66 has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.