#106899 Hex Color
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#106899 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly green undertone. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel suited to finance, security, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm white or copper accents. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #106899.
Questions about #106899
What is #106899 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #106899 is rgb(16, 104, 153), in HSL hsl(201, 81%, 33%) and in CMYK 90%, 32%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #106899?
#106899 pairs well with warm white, copper, and soft neutral tones because its cool blue-green cast benefits from warmth and contrast in digital interfaces and brand palettes, while keeping the overall mood composed.
Where does #106899 work best in a design?
#106899 works best as a dominant background, navigation color, or primary brand tone when you want a dependable, serious mood without the starkness of a brighter navy in a restrained visual system.
Is #106899 readable on white or black?
#106899 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.