#106A6B Hex Color
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#106a6b is a dark, muted cyan with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its dusky depth suggests seriousness, mystery, and trust while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, pairing it with warm ivory or muted coral. White text achieves about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #106a6b.
Questions about #106a6b
What is #106a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #106a6b is rgb(16, 106, 107), in HSL hsl(181, 74%, 24%) and in CMYK 85%, 1%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #106a6b?
Is #106a6b a warm or cool color?
#106a6b reads as a cool color because its cyan base and green undertones lean toward blue-green, while its low saturation and dark value give it a subdued, serious presence rather than a bright tropical feel.
Is #106a6b readable on white or black?
#106a6b has a 6.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.