#10656D Hex Color
A serious, moody teal with dusky undertones
#10656d is a desaturated, dusky cyan with serious, moody weight. This shade functions best as a grounding base for dark mode interfaces or corporate branding. White text remains crisp against this hex code, offering excellent readability for fine detail. Pair this color with warm, creamy neutrals to balance its cool temperature and prevent the design from feeling too gloomy.
Questions about #10656d
What is #10656d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10656d is rgb(16, 101, 109), in HSL hsl(185, 74%, 25%) and in CMYK 85%, 7%, 0%, 57%.
Does 10656d work well for website text or UI elements?
While 10656d functions beautifully as a background or accent color, it is generally too dark for primary body text. It performs best as a grounding element for container backgrounds or interactive UI components where white text remains highly legible against its deep, dusky surface.
What colors pair well with 10656d?
Is #10656d readable on white or black?
#10656d has a 6.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.