#0F5C60 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan with a cool blue-green cast, #0f5c60 brings depth and seriousness without feeling stark. Its low lightness suits technology, aerospace, and moody interface designs, especially as a supporting tone beside warm cream or coral. White text achieves about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio, making this hex code suitable for readable dark backgrounds.
Questions about #0f5c60
What is #0f5c60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f5c60 is rgb(15, 92, 96), in HSL hsl(183, 73%, 22%) and in CMYK 84%, 4%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #0f5c60?
Warm cream and muted coral pair especially well with #0f5c60, balancing its cool blue-green depth with warmth, while pale neutrals soften its serious mood and create clearer separation in interfaces, branding, and editorial designs. Use warm accents sparingly to keep the palette balanced.
Is #0f5c60 a good dark background for white text?
Yes, #0f5c60 works well as a dark background, with white text reaching about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio for readable navigation, panels, buttons, and other interface areas when font size and weight are appropriate. Check each font size and weight in the final layout.
Is #0f5c60 readable on white or black?
#0f5c60 has a 7.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.