#0C656F Hex Color
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This dark cyan is unsaturated and moody, carrying a heavy, dusty undertone. Because it possesses a lower chroma, it functions best as a dominant background color rather than a pop of color. The hex code for this shade is #0c656f. It offers strong accessibility with white text, maintaining a 6.8:1 contrast ratio that works well for UI elements requiring serious, professional clarity.
Questions about #0c656f
What is #0c656f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c656f is rgb(12, 101, 111), in HSL hsl(186, 80%, 24%) and in CMYK 89%, 9%, 0%, 56%.
Does #0c656f work well for UI text?
While #0c656f is highly readable against white backgrounds, it is usually too dark for body text on a white page. It functions best as a professional, grounded background color or for bold interface accents where you need strong, serious clarity.
What colors pair best with #0c656f?
This deep, muted teal pairs naturally with cream or light beige tones to soften its heavy, moody intensity. For a more modern, professional look, combine it with crisp off-white to maintain high contrast without the harshness of pure white.
Is #0c656f readable on white or black?
#0c656f has a 6.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.