#106F9D Hex Color

Cool, dependable blue with cyan depth

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#106f9d is a cool, moderately muted blue with a medium-dark value and subtle cyan undertones. Its controlled, reliable character suits finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color with warm white or copper. White text provides about 5.6:1 contrast, and the hex code for this blue is #106f9d.

Questions about #106f9d

What is #106f9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #106f9d is rgb(16, 111, 157), in HSL hsl(200, 82%, 34%) and in CMYK 90%, 29%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #106f9d in a palette?
#106f9d pairs well with warm white for clean contrast, while copper or muted orange adds warmth without overpowering its cool cyan undertone; charcoal supports a quieter, professional palette for interfaces, dashboards, and brand materials.
Is #106f9d readable on white or black?
#106f9d has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.