#0E594B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #0e594b is a cool teal with gray-green undertones and a subdued, grounded mood. Its muted saturation gives interfaces a serious, sophisticated feel, especially in wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text remains highly legible at about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #0e594b.
Questions about #0e594b
What is #0e594b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e594b is rgb(14, 89, 75), in HSL hsl(169, 73%, 20%) and in CMYK 84%, 0%, 16%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #0e594b?
Warm cream provides the clearest soft contrast with #0e594b, while muted terracotta adds warmth and sage creates a restrained natural palette. Use the teal as a background or anchor, then reserve lighter tones for text and accents.
Does #0e594b look warm or cool?
#0e594b reads as cool, with its blue-green base and gray-green undertones giving it a calm, grounded character rather than a bright tropical feel. Its low saturation also keeps the impression serious and restrained.
Is #0e594b readable on white or black?
#0e594b has a 8.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.