#0C6C9B Hex Color
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Ocean blue, dialed back. #0c6c9b is a medium-dark blue with low saturation, which gives it a steady, composed feel suited to finance, healthcare, and tech branding. White text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast on it, so small body copy passes AA. It flatters warm sand tones that offset its cool cast. Its muted look comes from desaturation, the same effect behind what colors make gray.
Questions about #0c6c9b
What is #0c6c9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c6c9b is rgb(12, 108, 155), in HSL hsl(200, 86%, 33%) and in CMYK 92%, 30%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #0c6c9b?
Warm sand, muted gold, and soft coral all flatter #0c6c9b by offsetting its cool cast. For text and UI elements, charcoal and off-white keep the palette grounded.
Is #0c6c9b readable on white or black?
#0c6c9b has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.