#206E77 Hex Color
A grounded and serious dusty cyan
This dim cyan carries a dusty, muted quality that feels grounded and serious. Because of its dark, desaturated nature, #206e77 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted warm oranges or cream tones to create a balanced, modern contrast. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, making it suitable for interface elements needing high clarity.
Questions about #206e77
What is #206e77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #206e77 is rgb(32, 110, 119), in HSL hsl(186, 58%, 30%) and in CMYK 73%, 8%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #206e77?
#206e77 works beautifully alongside muted warm oranges or soft cream tones to create a balanced, modern contrast. Because it is a desaturated, serious shade, it acts as a stabilizing anchor when placed next to vibrant or earthy accent colors.
Is #206e77 suitable for text on a white background?
#206e77 provides excellent contrast against white, making it a reliable choice for interface elements where legibility is critical. It maintains high clarity without the jarring intensity often found in brighter, more saturated cyan or blue hues.
Is #206e77 readable on white or black?
#206e77 has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.