Color #06282D Color / Colour Code #06282D
This page shows the hex color code for color #06282d (#06282D). The colour is a cyan tone with 76% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #06282D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#06282D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 158, 188, and 218 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 188, 308, and 68 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #06282D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 188 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 188 to 233 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 188 with its complement at 8 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #06282D
Lightness variations at hue 188 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #06282D
Design Use Cases for #06282D
Vibrant Brand Color
#06282D has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #06282D works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#06282D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 188). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #06282D (hue 188) to its complement at hue 8. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 218. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06282d, #2d0b06);
CSS Code for #06282D
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About Color #06282D (#06282D)
#06282D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 6 red, 40 green, and 45 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 188 degrees with 76% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #06282D is 30/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 87% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow, and 82% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #06282D against white is 15.57:1 and against black is 1.35:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #2D0B06 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #06282D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #062D1F and #06142D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #06282D?
- #06282D is Color #06282D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(6, 40, 45), HSL(188, 76%, 10%), and CMYK(87%, 11%, 0%, 82%). Its perceived brightness is 30/255.
- Is #06282D accessible for text?
- Against white, #06282D has a contrast ratio of 15.57:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.35:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #06282D?
- The complementary colour is #2D0B06 (hue 8). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #062D1F and #06142D. The triadic palette adds #2D0628 and #282D06 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #06282D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #06282d; or rgb(6, 40, 45); or hsl(188, 76%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 188 76% 10%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.