#10695A Hex Color
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This dark, muted teal brings a sophisticated and moody weight to digital interfaces. The hex code for this color is #10695a, which serves best as a dominant base or background color. Because it offers a 6.6:1 contrast ratio with white, small body text remains highly legible against this surface. Pair it with soft cream tones to balance the inherent coolness of the green undertones.
Questions about #10695a
What is #10695a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10695a is rgb(16, 105, 90), in HSL hsl(170, 74%, 24%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 14%, 59%.
What colors pair best with #10695a for a balanced design?
Soft cream or warm off-white tones are ideal companions for #10695a because they soften the inherent coolness of the green undertones. For a more modern, high-contrast look, you can also pair this deep teal with mustard or terracotta accents to create a rich, balanced visual depth.
Is #10695a suitable for small body text in UI design?
Yes, #10695a offers a strong 6.6:1 contrast ratio against pure white, which exceeds standard accessibility requirements for readability. This makes it a reliable, high-performing background color for interfaces where clear, small-scale typography is a priority for user experience.
Is #10695a readable on white or black?
#10695a has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.