#106E70 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a serious and moody weight. Because it is quite dark, #106e70 works best as a stable background tone rather than a small accent. It pairs effectively with crisp, off-white text, maintaining high readability with a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code for technology or professional interface designs that need to project depth and stability.
Questions about #106e70
What is #106e70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #106e70 is rgb(16, 110, 112), in HSL hsl(181, 75%, 25%) and in CMYK 86%, 2%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #106e70 for UI design?
#106e70 works best when paired with neutral, high-contrast text colors like off-white or soft cream to maintain readability. For accent colors in a palette, try pairing it with muted gold or warm charcoal to introduce subtle depth without overpowering the serious, stable mood of the primary hue.
Is #106e70 readable on white or black?
#106e70 has a 6.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.