#60706A Hex Color
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This muted, ashy teal sits in a dim, dusty space between grey and green. Because of its low saturation, the hex code #60706a works best as a sophisticated, grounding background for healthcare or wellness interfaces. It offers enough contrast to support small white text, though it can appear muddy if paired with other desaturated tones. Use it alongside warm terracotta to break up the gloomy atmosphere.
Questions about #60706a
What is #60706a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #60706a is rgb(96, 112, 106), in HSL hsl(158, 8%, 41%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 5%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #60706a?
#60706a works best when paired with warm, contrasting tones to prevent it from feeling too muddy or flat. Try balancing this cool ashy teal with a soft terracotta or a creamy beige to add essential warmth and visual energy to your interface.
Does #60706a work for UI text?
#60706a is generally too low-contrast to use as a primary text color against light backgrounds, potentially failing WCAG accessibility standards. It functions much more effectively as a grounding background or a secondary accent color that supports clean white text or high-contrast icons.
Is #60706a readable on white or black?
#60706a has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.