#0C697A Hex Color

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This dark, muted cyan creates a serious, atmospheric backdrop for digital interfaces. The hex code is #0c697a. It maintains excellent readability with white text, offering a 6.3:1 contrast ratio. Because this shade sits near the edge of neutral, learning what colors make gray

Questions about #0c697a

What is #0c697a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c697a is rgb(12, 105, 122), in HSL hsl(189, 82%, 26%) and in CMYK 90%, 14%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair best with #0c697a in a UI design?
#0c697a pairs beautifully with neutral off-whites or soft creams to ensure high contrast for text, while incorporating accents like copper or light sage can add warmth without disrupting its serious, professional tone.
Is #0c697a considered a warm or cool color?
#0c697a is firmly a cool color, owing to its strong cyan base, but its high level of darkness and slight desaturation push it toward a neutral feel that lacks the piercing vibrancy of typical blues.
Is #0c697a readable on white or black?
#0c697a has a 6.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.