#306A6B Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan, #306a6b has cool green undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without feeling flat. Use this hex code as a dominant UI or dark-mode background, pairing it with white text, which reaches about 6.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #306a6b
What is #306a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #306a6b is rgb(48, 106, 107), in HSL hsl(181, 38%, 30%) and in CMYK 55%, 1%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #306a6b?
The #306a6b hex color pairs well with warm off-whites, soft sand, and muted terracotta, which balance its cool teal base; pale blue-gray creates a quieter monochromatic scheme, while warm copper or rust adds controlled contrast.
Does #306a6b look warm or cool?
The #306a6b hex color reads cool because its blue-green base and muted saturation create a restrained teal impression, with a calm, serious, slightly mysterious mood rather than the warmth or energy associated with yellow-green shades.
Is #306a6b readable on white or black?
#306a6b has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.