#126D66 Hex Color
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Dark and slightly muted, #126d66 is a cool teal with strong green undertones and moderate saturation. Its shaded depth brings seriousness and clarity to healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code #126d66 as a dominant background. White text reaches about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio here, meeting WCAG AA for body text. Warm ivory adds balance.
Questions about #126d66
What is #126d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #126d66 is rgb(18, 109, 102), in HSL hsl(175, 72%, 25%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 6%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #126d66?
Warm ivory and soft beige balance #126d66, while terracotta adds a measured warm accent; charcoal supports a quieter palette without competing with its cool green undertone or dark, slightly muted depth. Use warm neutrals for spacious layouts and earthy accents for highlights.
Is #126d66 a warm or cool color?
#126d66 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance leans toward blue, while its strong green component keeps it natural rather than icy. Its muted darkness suits healthcare, wellness, technology, dashboards, and focused background surfaces.
Is #126d66 readable on white or black?
#126d66 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.