#0E5259 Hex Color
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This dark, muted teal carries a heavy, serious mood with its low saturation and cool undertones. Because it offers high contrast against white text, #0e5259 functions well as a solid, grounded background for dark-mode interfaces. It looks particularly sophisticated when paired with warm copper or burnt orange accents rather than standard bright primaries. The hex code for this dim cyan shade is #0e5259.
Questions about #0e5259
What is #0e5259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e5259 is rgb(14, 82, 89), in HSL hsl(186, 73%, 20%) and in CMYK 84%, 8%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #0e5259 in a design?
#0e5259 works best when paired with warm, earthy accents to balance its cool, serious tone. Consider adding copper or burnt orange elements to create visual warmth and prevent the design from feeling too cold or sterile.
Is #0e5259 suitable for text on a white background?
While #0e5259 is a dark color, its readability depends on the specific font weight and size used in your interface. Always check the contrast ratio against your background to ensure it meets accessibility standards for legible, comfortable long-form reading.
Is #0e5259 readable on white or black?
#0e5259 has a 8.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.